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

Q: What plug is used in Uganda?

Uganda uses Type G plugs at 240 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Cape Verde, you will need a travel adapter for Uganda. Cape Verde uses Type C/Type F plugs, and Uganda uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Cape Verde (home)

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

Uganda (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Uganda

Voltage

Cape Verde 230 V

Uganda 240 V

Match

Frequency

Cape Verde 50 Hz

Uganda 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Uganda

In Uganda, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 240 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Uganda is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Uganda plug guide