Electricity and sockets
Yes – from the UK you need a travel adapter for Mozambique, because the sockets there (Types C, F, M and N) will not take your plugs.
Sockets at the destination
Mains supply in Mozambique: 230 V, 50 Hz, sockets of Types C, F, M and N. A converter can stay at home; Mozambique supplies 230 V.
Watch out when moving on: Uganda, Sierra Leone and the Gambia use a completely different system. 1 of the 55 destinations in Africa share the plug types of Mozambique.
Protective earth
Earthed sockets (Types F, M and N) 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, F, M and N | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C, F, M and N | Check route → |
Nothing to worry about electrically: Mozambique runs the same supply as home. Check your own device →
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C, F, M and N.
The records list Types C, F, M and N; the grid supplies 230 V at 50 Hz.
No converter needed – Mozambique runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Mozambique from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →