Electricity and sockets
An adapter is required: Chad uses Types C, E and F, which does not accept plugs from the UK.
Sockets at the destination
Sockets in Chad: Types C, E and F, supplied with 230 V at 50 Hz. No surprises on voltage: Chad runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
Nearby but different: Ghana, Lesotho and Uganda – an adapter for Chad will not fit there. In Africa, 1 of 55 recorded destinations use exactly this combination.
Protective earth
Not every socket in Chad is earthed: Types E and F yes, Type C no. Class I appliances belong in an earthed outlet.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Types C, E and F | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C, E and F | Check route → |
Voltage and frequency in Chad match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C, E and F.
The records list Types C, E and F; the grid supplies 230 V at 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 Chad from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →