Electricity and sockets
Coming from the UK, your plugs fit every recorded socket in Ghana (Type G), so no adapter is needed.
Sockets at the destination
Ghana runs on 230 V at 50 Hz, with sockets following Type G. 230 V means no voltage converter – only the plug shape matters.
Handy for multi-stop trips: Nigeria, Kenya, Sierra Leone and Uganda use the same plug types. Watch out when moving on: Burkina Faso, Gabon and Egypt use a completely different system. 11 of the 55 destinations in Africa share the plug types of Ghana.
Protective earth
Sockets in Ghana are normally earthed.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | no adapter needed | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Type G | Check route → |
Nothing to worry about electrically: Ghana runs the same supply as home. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Qatar, Cyprus, Brunei, Malta, Gibraltar and Hong Kong.
Common questions
Not needed – Type G sockets take UK and European plugs.
Type G – that is what you will find in Ghana (230 V, 50 Hz).
No converter needed – Ghana runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Ghana from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →