Travel adapter from Saint Lucia to Gabon — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Gabon?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Saint Lucia and Gabon, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Saint Lucia, you will need a travel adapter for Gabon. Saint Lucia uses Type G plugs, and Gabon uses Type C/Type E, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Saint Lucia (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Gabon (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Gabon

Voltage

Saint Lucia 230 V

Gabon 230 V

Match

Frequency

Saint Lucia 50 Hz

Gabon 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Gabon

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

Full Gabon plug guide