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

Q: What plug is used in South Sudan?

South Sudan uses Type C and Type D and Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — South Korea and South Sudan 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

South Sudan (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type D Three large round pins 220–240V Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in South Sudan

Voltage

South Korea 230 V

South Sudan 230 V

Match

Frequency

South Korea 60 Hz

South Sudan 50 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in South Sudan

In South Sudan, the standard power plug is Type C and Type D and Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in South Sudan can be one of 3 different shapes — Type C, Type D, Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full South Sudan plug guide