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

Q: What plug is used in Somalia?

Somalia uses Type C and Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

Good news — Ethiopia and Somalia both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Somalia 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

Somalia (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Somalia

Voltage

Ethiopia 230 V

Somalia 230 V

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Frequency

Ethiopia 50 Hz

Somalia 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Somalia

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

Full Somalia plug guide