Travel adapter from Botswana to Gabon — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Gabon?

Gabon uses Type C and Type E plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Botswana, you will need a travel adapter for Gabon. Botswana uses Type M plugs, and Gabon uses Type C/Type E, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Botswana (home)

Type M Three large round pins 220–240V

Gabon (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Gabon

Voltage

Botswana 230 V

Gabon 230 V

Match

Frequency

Botswana 50 Hz

Gabon 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Gabon

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

Full Gabon plug guide