Travel adapter from Madagascar 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 Madagascar and Mauritius, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

Good news — Madagascar and Mauritius both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Mauritius without an adapter or converter.

Madagascar (home)

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

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

Madagascar 230 V

Mauritius 230 V

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Frequency

Madagascar 50 Hz

Mauritius 50 Hz

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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