Travel adapter from Azerbaijan to Malawi — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Malawi?

Malawi uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Azerbaijan and Malawi, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Azerbaijan, you will need a travel adapter for Malawi. Azerbaijan uses Type C/Type F plugs, and Malawi uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Azerbaijan (home)

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

Malawi (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Malawi

Voltage

Azerbaijan 230 V

Malawi 230 V

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Frequency

Azerbaijan 50 Hz

Malawi 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Malawi

In Malawi, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Malawi is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Malawi plug guide