Travel adapter from Gambia to Poland — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Poland?

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

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Gambia, you will need a travel adapter for Poland. Gambia uses Type G plugs, and Poland uses Type C/Type E, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Gambia (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Poland (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Poland

Voltage

Gambia 230 V

Poland 230 V

Match

Frequency

Gambia 50 Hz

Poland 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Poland

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

Full Poland plug guide