Travel adapter from Solomon Islands to Angola — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Angola?

Angola uses Type C and Type F plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Solomon Islands and Angola, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Solomon Islands, you will need a travel adapter for Angola. Solomon Islands uses Type I plugs, and Angola uses Type C/Type F, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Solomon Islands (home)

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

Angola (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Angola

Voltage

Solomon Islands 230 V

Angola 230 V

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Frequency

Solomon Islands 50 Hz

Angola 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Angola

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

Full Angola plug guide