Travel adapter from Ethiopia to Malawi — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Malawi?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Ethiopia and Malawi, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

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

Ethiopia (home)

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

Malawi (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Malawi

Voltage

Ethiopia 230 V

Malawi 230 V

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Frequency

Ethiopia 50 Hz

Malawi 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Malawi

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

Full Malawi plug guide