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Plug sockets & travel adapters Congo, The Democratic Republic of the

Yes – from the UK you need a travel adapter for Congo, The Democratic Republic of the, because the sockets there (Types C and E) will not take your plugs.

C
Type C
E
Type E
Plug typesTypes C and E
Nominal voltage230 V
Mains frequency50 Hz

Sockets at the destination

Plug types used in Congo, The Democratic Republic of the

C

Type C

Europlug

two-pin without protective earth

Type C in detail →
E

Type E

French system

with protective earth

Type E in detail →

Electricity in Congo, The Democratic Republic of the

Travelling in Congo, The Democratic Republic of the you will meet Types C and E sockets, fed with 230 V at 50 Hz. At 230 V the supply matches what UK and European appliances expect, so no converter is needed.

The same socket system is used in Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia and Burundi, so one adapter covers all of them. Watch out when moving on: Malawi, Ghana and Lesotho use a completely different system. 21 of the 55 destinations in Africa share the plug types of Congo, The Democratic Republic of the.

Protective earth

Grounded and ungrounded sockets may occur

Congo, The Democratic Republic of the has sockets with a protective earth (Type E) and without (Type C). A plug that fits mechanically does not guarantee earthing.

Quick check by home country

Do I need an adapter for Congo, The Democratic Republic of the?

From the UKadapter for Types C and ECheck route →
From the USadapter for Types C and ECheck route →

Chargers, laptops and hair dryers work in Congo, The Democratic Republic of the as they do in the UK. Check your own device →

The same sockets are used further afield: Guadeloupe, Poland, Slovakia, French Guiana, Monaco and Belgium.

Common questions

Is an adapter required in Congo, The Democratic Republic of the?

Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Congo, The Democratic Republic of the.

Which sockets are common in Congo, The Democratic Republic of the?

The records list Types C and E; the grid supplies 230 V at 50 Hz.

What voltage does Congo, The Democratic Republic of the use?

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 Congo, The Democratic Republic of the from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →

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