Travel adapter from Malawi to Cameroon — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Cameroon?

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

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

Adapter required

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

Malawi (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Cameroon (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Cameroon

Voltage

Malawi 230 V

Cameroon 230 V

Match

Frequency

Malawi 50 Hz

Cameroon 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Cameroon

In Cameroon, the standard power plug is Type C and Type E. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Cameroon can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type E, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Cameroon plug guide