Travel adapter from Afghanistan to Congo (DRC) — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Congo (DRC)?

Congo (DRC) uses Type C and Type E plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Afghanistan and Congo (DRC), and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

Good news — Afghanistan and Congo (DRC) both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Congo (DRC) without an adapter or converter.

Afghanistan (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V

Congo (DRC) (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Congo (DRC)

Voltage

Afghanistan 230 V

Congo (DRC) 230 V

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Frequency

Afghanistan 50 Hz

Congo (DRC) 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Congo (DRC)

In Congo (DRC), the standard power plug is Type C and Type E. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Congo (DRC) can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type E, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Congo (DRC) plug guide