Travel adapter from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom and Mali, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

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

United Kingdom (home)

Type G Three rectangular 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

United Kingdom 230 V

Mali 230 V

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Frequency

United Kingdom 50 Hz

Mali 50 Hz

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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