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

Q: What plug is used in Romania?

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

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

No adapter needed

Good news — Central African Republic and Romania both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Romania without an adapter or converter.

Central African Republic (home)

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

Romania (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Romania

Voltage

Central African Republic 230 V

Romania 230 V

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Frequency

Central African Republic 50 Hz

Romania 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Romania

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

Full Romania plug guide