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

Q: What plug is used in Madagascar?

Madagascar uses Type C and Type E plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

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

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

Madagascar (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Madagascar

Voltage

Namibia 230 V

Madagascar 230 V

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Frequency

Namibia 50 Hz

Madagascar 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Madagascar

In Madagascar, the standard power plug is Type C and Type E. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Madagascar can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type E, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Madagascar plug guide