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

Adapter required

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

Uganda (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 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

Uganda 240 V

Madagascar 230 V

Match

Frequency

Uganda 50 Hz

Madagascar 50 Hz

Match

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