Travel adapter from Libya to Uganda — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Uganda?

Uganda uses Type G plugs at 240 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

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

Libya (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V Type L Three round pins in a row 220–240V

Uganda (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Uganda

Voltage

Libya 230 V

Uganda 240 V

Match

Frequency

Libya 50 Hz

Uganda 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Uganda

In Uganda, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 240 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Uganda is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Uganda plug guide