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

Q: What plug is used in Uruguay?

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

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

No adapter needed

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

Madagascar (home)

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

Uruguay (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Uruguay

Voltage

Madagascar 230 V

Uruguay 230 V

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Frequency

Madagascar 50 Hz

Uruguay 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Uruguay

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

Full Uruguay plug guide