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

Q: What plug is used in Gambia?

Gambia uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

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

Madagascar (home)

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

Gambia (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Gambia

Voltage

Madagascar 230 V

Gambia 230 V

Match

Frequency

Madagascar 50 Hz

Gambia 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Gambia

In Gambia, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Gambia is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Gambia plug guide