Travel adapter from Finland to Cameroon — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Cameroon?

Cameroon uses Type C and Type E plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

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

Finland (home)

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

Cameroon (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Cameroon

Voltage

Finland 230 V

Cameroon 230 V

Match

Frequency

Finland 50 Hz

Cameroon 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Cameroon

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

Full Cameroon plug guide