Travel adapter from Mauritania to South Sudan — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in South Sudan?

South Sudan uses Type C and Type D and Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

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

Mauritania (home)

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

South Sudan (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in South Sudan

Voltage

Mauritania 230 V

South Sudan 230 V

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Frequency

Mauritania 50 Hz

South Sudan 50 Hz

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More about plugs in South Sudan

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

Full South Sudan plug guide