Travel adapter from Jamaica to Mauritius — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Mauritius?

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

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Jamaica, you will need a travel adapter for Mauritius. Jamaica uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Mauritius uses Type C/Type E/Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (110 V at home vs 230 V abroad), so check the label on each device. Most modern dual-voltage chargers handle the swing without a converter, but heating appliances usually do not.

Voltage converter may be needed. Check your device label — most modern electronics (phones, laptops) support 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Hair dryers, kettles, and older appliances may need a step-up or step-down converter.

Jamaica (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

Mauritius (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Mauritius

Voltage

Jamaica 110 V

Mauritius 230 V

Differs

Frequency

Jamaica 50 Hz

Mauritius 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Mauritius

In Mauritius, the standard power plug is Type C and Type E and Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Mauritius can be one of 3 different shapes — Type C, Type E, Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Mauritius plug guide