Travel adapter from New Zealand to Central African Republic — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Central African Republic?

Central African Republic uses Type C and Type E plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in New Zealand and Central African Republic, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from New Zealand, you will need a travel adapter for Central African Republic. New Zealand uses Type I plugs, and Central African Republic uses Type C/Type E, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

New Zealand (home)

Type I Two or three flat angled pins 220–240V

Central African Republic (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Central African Republic

Voltage

New Zealand 230 V

Central African Republic 230 V

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Frequency

New Zealand 50 Hz

Central African Republic 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Central African Republic

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

Full Central African Republic plug guide