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

Q: What plug is used in Senegal?

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

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Saint Lucia, you will need a travel adapter for Senegal. Saint Lucia uses Type G plugs, and Senegal 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

Senegal (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Senegal

Voltage

Saint Lucia 230 V

Senegal 230 V

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Frequency

Saint Lucia 50 Hz

Senegal 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Senegal

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

Full Senegal plug guide