Travel adapter from South Korea to Madagascar — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Madagascar?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in South Korea and Madagascar, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — South Korea and Madagascar 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.

South Korea (home)

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

Madagascar (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Madagascar

Voltage

South Korea 230 V

Madagascar 230 V

Match

Frequency

South Korea 60 Hz

Madagascar 50 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in Madagascar

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

Full Madagascar plug guide