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

Q: What plug is used in Malta?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Central African Republic and Malta, 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 Malta. Central African Republic uses Type C/Type E plugs, and Malta 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

Malta (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Malta

Voltage

Central African Republic 230 V

Malta 230 V

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Frequency

Central African Republic 50 Hz

Malta 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Malta

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

Full Malta plug guide