Travel adapter from Turkmenistan to Niger — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Niger?

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

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

No adapter needed

Good news — Turkmenistan and Niger both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Niger without an adapter or converter.

Turkmenistan (home)

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

Niger (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Niger

Voltage

Turkmenistan 230 V

Niger 230 V

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Frequency

Turkmenistan 50 Hz

Niger 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Niger

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

Full Niger plug guide