Power Plug Guide

Travel adapter from Cuba to Central African Republic

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Cuba, you will need a travel adapter for Central African Republic. Cuba uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Central African Republic uses Type C/Type E, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (120 V at home vs 230 V abroad), so check the label on each device. Most modern dual-voltage chargers handle the swing without a converter, but heating appliances usually do not. 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.

Voltage converter may be needed. Check your device label — most modern electronics (phones, laptops) support 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Hair dryers, kettles, and older appliances may need a step-up or step-down converter.
Frequency differs (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Cuba (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

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
Cuba 120 V
Central African Republic 230 V
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Frequency
Cuba 60 Hz
Central African Republic 50 Hz
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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