Travel adapter from Bangladesh to Nigeria — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Nigeria?

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

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

No adapter needed

Good news — Bangladesh and Nigeria both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Nigeria without an adapter or converter.

Bangladesh (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type D Three large round pins 220–240V Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V Type M Three large round pins 220–240V

Nigeria (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Nigeria

Voltage

Bangladesh 230 V

Nigeria 230 V

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Frequency

Bangladesh 50 Hz

Nigeria 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Nigeria

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

Full Nigeria plug guide