Electricity and sockets
Probably not needed. At least one system in South Sudan (Types C, D and G) accepts plugs from the UK; check the socket on arrival.
Sockets at the destination
The grid in South Sudan works at 230 V and 50 Hz; the recorded sockets are Types C, D and G. At 230 V the supply matches what UK and European appliances expect, so no converter is needed.
The same socket system is used in Sudan, so one adapter covers all of them. Watch out when moving on: Lesotho and Botswana use a completely different system. In Africa, 2 of 55 recorded destinations use exactly this combination.
Protective earth
South Sudan has sockets with a protective earth (Types D and G) and without (Type C). A plug that fits mechanically does not guarantee earthing.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | usually no adapter | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C, D and G | Check route → |
Chargers, laptops and hair dryers work in South Sudan as they do in the UK. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: the Maldives and Yemen.
Common questions
Usually not: at least one recorded system in South Sudan accepts UK plugs.
South Sudan uses Types C, D and G at 230 V and 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 South Sudan from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →