Electricity and sockets
An adapter is required: Senegal uses Types C and E, which does not accept plugs from the UK.
Sockets at the destination
Sockets in Senegal: Types C and E, supplied with 230 V at 50 Hz. No surprises on voltage: Senegal runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
You will find identical sockets in Togo, the Comoros, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the and Cameroon. Watch out when moving on: the Seychelles, Zimbabwe and Kenya use a completely different system. Across Africa this setup is common: 21 of 55 countries.
Protective earth
Mixed supply: Type C without earth, Type E with earth. Which one is in your room only shows on arrival.
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 → |
Chargers, laptops and hair dryers work in Senegal as they do in the UK. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Czechia, Belgium, France, Slovakia, Poland and Guadeloupe.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C and E.
Types C and E – that is what you will find in Senegal (230 V, 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 Senegal from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →