Travel adapter from Malawi to Uganda
Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Malawi and Uganda, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.
No adapter needed
Good news — Malawi and Uganda both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Uganda without an adapter or converter.
Malawi (home)
Uganda (destination)
Electrical specifications in Uganda
Voltage
Malawi
230 V
Uganda
240 V
Frequency
Malawi
50 Hz
Uganda
50 Hz
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