Travel adapter from Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago and Madagascar, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Trinidad and Tobago, you will need a travel adapter for Madagascar. Trinidad and Tobago uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Madagascar uses Type C/Type E, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (115 V at home vs 230 V abroad), so check the label on each device. Most modern dual-voltage chargers handle the swing without a converter, but heating appliances usually do not. 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.

Voltage converter may be needed. Check your device label — most modern electronics (phones, laptops) support 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Hair dryers, kettles, and older appliances may need a step-up or step-down converter.

Frequency differs (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Trinidad and Tobago (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

Madagascar (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Madagascar

Voltage

Trinidad and Tobago 115 V

Madagascar 230 V

Differs

Frequency

Trinidad and Tobago 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