Travel adapter from Uganda to Malawi
Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Uganda and Malawi, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.
No adapter needed
Good news — Uganda and Malawi both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Malawi without an adapter or converter.
Uganda (home)
Malawi (destination)
Electrical specifications in Malawi
Voltage
Uganda
240 V
Malawi
230 V
Frequency
Uganda
50 Hz
Malawi
50 Hz
More about plugs in Malawi
In Malawi, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Malawi is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.
Full Malawi plug guide