Travel adapter from Mauritius to Uganda — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Uganda?

Uganda uses Type G plugs at 240 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

Good news — Mauritius 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.

Mauritius (home)

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

Uganda (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Uganda

Voltage

Mauritius 230 V

Uganda 240 V

Match

Frequency

Mauritius 50 Hz

Uganda 50 Hz

Match

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