Travel adapter from Ghana to Chile — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Chile?

Chile uses Type C and Type L plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

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

Ghana (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Chile (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type L Three round pins in a row 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Chile

Voltage

Ghana 230 V

Chile 230 V

Match

Frequency

Ghana 50 Hz

Chile 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Chile

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

Full Chile plug guide