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

Q: What plug is used in Niger?

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

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Botswana, you will need a travel adapter for Niger. Botswana uses Type M plugs, and Niger 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

Niger (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Niger

Voltage

Botswana 230 V

Niger 230 V

Match

Frequency

Botswana 50 Hz

Niger 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Niger

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

Full Niger plug guide