Travel adapter from Brazil to Cape Verde — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Cape Verde?

Cape Verde uses Type C and Type F plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Brazil and Cape Verde, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — Brazil and Cape Verde share at least one common plug shape (Type C). The mains frequency is also different (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Frequency differs (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Brazil (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type N Two round pins + round ground 127–230V

Cape Verde (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Cape Verde

Voltage

Brazil 127/220 V

Cape Verde 230 V

Match

Frequency

Brazil 60 Hz

Cape Verde 50 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in Cape Verde

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

Full Cape Verde plug guide