Travel adapter from Mauritania to Laos — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Laos?

Laos uses Type A and Type B and Type C plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

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

Mauritania (home)

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

Laos (destination)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Laos

Voltage

Mauritania 230 V

Laos 230 V

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Frequency

Mauritania 50 Hz

Laos 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Laos

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

Full Laos plug guide