Electricity and sockets
Yes – from the UK you need a travel adapter for Mali, because the sockets there (Types C and E) will not take your plugs.
Sockets at the destination
Mali runs on 230 V at 50 Hz, with sockets following Types C and E. No surprises on voltage: Mali runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
Handy for multi-stop trips: Congo, The Democratic Republic of the, Djibouti, Tunisia and Gabon use the same plug types. Travelling further to Nigeria, Ghana and Zambia means a different adapter. Across Africa this setup is common: 21 of 55 countries.
Protective earth
Earthed sockets (Type E) and unearthed ones (Type C) exist side by side. For metal-bodied appliances the protective-earth path is what matters.
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 → |
Voltage and frequency in Mali match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: French Guiana, Monaco, Poland, Guadeloupe, Slovakia and France.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Mali.
The records list Types C and E; the grid supplies 230 V at 50 Hz.
No converter needed – Mali runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Mali from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →