Travel adapter from Tonga to Mali — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Mali?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Tonga and Mali, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

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

Tonga (home)

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

Mali (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Mali

Voltage

Tonga 240 V

Mali 230 V

Match

Frequency

Tonga 50 Hz

Mali 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Mali

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

Full Mali plug guide