Travel adapter from Brazil to Central African Republic — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Central African Republic?

Central African Republic uses Type C and Type E plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Brazil and Central African Republic, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — Brazil and Central African Republic 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

Central African Republic (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Central African Republic

Voltage

Brazil 127/220 V

Central African Republic 230 V

Match

Frequency

Brazil 60 Hz

Central African Republic 50 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in Central African Republic

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

Full Central African Republic plug guide