Travel adapter from Namibia to Ghana — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Ghana?

Ghana uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Namibia, you will need a travel adapter for Ghana. Namibia uses Type C/Type M/Type N plugs, and Ghana uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Namibia (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type M Three large round pins 220–240V Type N Two round pins + round ground 127–230V

Ghana (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Ghana

Voltage

Namibia 230 V

Ghana 230 V

Match

Frequency

Namibia 50 Hz

Ghana 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Ghana

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

Full Ghana plug guide