Electricity and sockets
Uganda needs no adapter from the UK: Type G sockets accept the plugs you already use.
Sockets at the destination
For Uganda the records list Type G at 240 V and 50 Hz. At 240 V the supply matches what UK and European appliances expect, so no converter is needed.
You will find identical sockets in Ghana, Zambia, the Seychelles and Malawi. Watch out when moving on: Djibouti, Algeria and Botswana use a completely different system. Across Africa this setup is fairly rare: 11 of 55 countries.
Protective earth
Sockets in Uganda are normally earthed.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | no adapter needed | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Type G | Check route → |
Phone chargers, laptop supplies and 230 V hair dryers from the UK all run in Uganda without a converter. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Dominica, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Brunei and Grenada.
Common questions
No. Plugs from the UK fit the sockets in Uganda.
The records list Type G; the grid supplies 240 V at 50 Hz.
No converter needed – Uganda runs at 240 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Uganda from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →