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

Q: What plug is used in Ghana?

Ghana uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Central African Republic, you will need a travel adapter for Ghana. Central African Republic uses Type C/Type E plugs, and Ghana uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Central African Republic (home)

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

Ghana (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Ghana

Voltage

Central African Republic 230 V

Ghana 230 V

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Frequency

Central African Republic 50 Hz

Ghana 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Ghana

In Ghana, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Ghana is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Ghana plug guide