Electricity and sockets
From the UK you will mostly manage without an adapter in Rwanda – your plugs fit at least one of the recorded systems (Types C, E, F and G).
Sockets at the destination
Sockets in Rwanda: Types C, E, F and G, supplied with 230 V at 50 Hz. 230 V means no voltage converter – only the plug shape matters.
Travelling further to Lesotho and Botswana means a different adapter. In Africa, 1 of 55 recorded destinations use exactly this combination.
Protective earth
Not every socket in Rwanda is earthed: Types E, F and G yes, Type C no. Class I appliances belong in an earthed outlet.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | usually no adapter | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C, E, F and G | Check route → |
Voltage and frequency in Rwanda match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
Common questions
Usually not: at least one recorded system in Rwanda accepts UK plugs.
Rwanda uses Types C, E, F and G at 230 V and 50 Hz.
No converter needed – Rwanda runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Rwanda from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →