Electricity and sockets
Yes – from the UK you need a travel adapter for the Central African Republic, because the sockets there (Types C and E) will not take your plugs.
Sockets at the destination
Before you pack: the Central African Republic uses Types C and E, 230 V and 50 Hz. No surprises on voltage: the Central African Republic runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
The same socket system is used in Congo, Mali, Niger and Burundi, so one adapter covers all of them. Travelling further to Zambia, Lesotho and Zimbabwe means a different adapter. In Africa, 21 of 55 recorded destinations use exactly this combination.
Protective earth
Mixed supply: Type C without earth, Type E with earth. Which one is in your room only shows on arrival.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Types C and E | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C and E | Check route → |
Phone chargers, laptop supplies and 230 V hair dryers from the UK all run in the Central African Republic without a converter. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Belgium, French Guiana, France, Poland, Czechia and Monaco.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C and E.
Types C and E – that is what you will find in the Central African Republic (230 V, 50 Hz).
No. At 230 V the supply matches UK and European appliances.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for the Central African Republic from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →