Travel adapter from Maldives to Sierra Leone — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Maldives and Sierra Leone, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

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

Maldives (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type D Three large round pins 220–240V Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Sierra Leone (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Sierra Leone

Voltage

Maldives 230 V

Sierra Leone 230 V

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Frequency

Maldives 50 Hz

Sierra Leone 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Sierra Leone

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

Full Sierra Leone plug guide