Electricity and sockets
You will need an adapter for Types C and E. Plugs from the UK do not fit the sockets in Gabon.
Sockets at the destination
Sockets in Gabon: Types C and E, supplied with 230 V at 50 Hz. No surprises on voltage: Gabon runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
You will find identical sockets in Congo, Madagascar, Benin and Niger. Nearby but different: Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Uganda – an adapter for Gabon will not fit there. In Africa, 21 of 55 recorded destinations use exactly this combination.
Protective earth
Not every socket in Gabon is earthed: Type E yes, Type C no. Class I appliances belong in an earthed outlet.
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 Gabon without a converter. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Monaco, Czechia, Slovakia, French Guiana, Belgium and France.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C and E.
Gabon uses Types C and E at 230 V and 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 Gabon from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →