Travel adapter from São Tomé and Príncipe to Mozambique — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Mozambique?

Mozambique uses Type C and Type F and Type M and Type N plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in São Tomé and Príncipe and Mozambique, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

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

São Tomé and Príncipe (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V

Mozambique (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V Type M Three large round pins 220–240V Type N Two round pins + round ground 127–230V

Electrical specifications in Mozambique

Voltage

São Tomé and Príncipe 230 V

Mozambique 230 V

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Frequency

São Tomé and Príncipe 50 Hz

Mozambique 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Mozambique

In Mozambique, the standard power plug is Type C and Type F and Type M and Type N. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Mozambique can be one of 4 different shapes — Type C, Type F, Type M, Type N, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Mozambique plug guide