Travel adapter from Philippines to Congo (DRC) — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Congo (DRC)?

Congo (DRC) uses Type C and Type E plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Philippines and Congo (DRC), and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — Philippines and Congo (DRC) share at least one common plug shape (Type C). The mains frequency is also different (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Frequency differs (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Philippines (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V

Congo (DRC) (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Congo (DRC)

Voltage

Philippines 230 V

Congo (DRC) 230 V

Match

Frequency

Philippines 60 Hz

Congo (DRC) 50 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in Congo (DRC)

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

Full Congo (DRC) plug guide