Niger Travel Adapters
Type C & Type E • 220 volts • 50 Hz
In the Ténéré region of the Sahara, a single acacia tree stood for centuries as the only tree marked on some maps across hundreds of miles of desert, used by camel caravans as a navigational landmark despite the nearest other tree being dozens of miles away. Its roots reached a water table roughly 35 meters underground, and when a reportedly drunk truck driver struck and knocked it down in 1973, the remains of the Tree of Ténéré were preserved and placed on display at the National Museum in Niamey, where they can still be seen today.
Niger is a landlocked country in West Africa bordered by Algeria, Libya, Chad, Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Mali. The capital city is Niamey. Niger is known for its desert landscapes, including large areas of the Sahara, and its cultural heritage influenced by various West African traditions.
Niger uses mains electricity supplied at 220 volts at 50 Hz. Wall outlets use Type C and Type E. Travelers from regions that use different plug types need a travel adapter for Type C or Type E; equipment that is not dual voltage requires an appropriate voltage converter.
What Plug Type Does Niger Use?
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Adapter may also be spelled adaptor. Converter may be spelled convertor. Grounded may also be described as earthed.
Niger's official plug standard is Type C and Type E. A few travel-adapter guides also list Type D and Type F for Niger; Type F plugs fit directly into Type E sockets, which likely explains those listings, but Type D is not part of Niger's installed standard. A Type C or Type E adapter covers outlets throughout the country.
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Do I need a voltage converter for Niger?
Only if your device isn't dual voltage. Most phones, laptops, and cameras are rated for 100–240V and only need a plug adapter for Niger's outlets. High-wattage single-voltage appliances, like hair dryers, straighteners, or some CPAP machines, need a voltage converter, not just an adapter. Check the device label for its voltage rating before you travel.
Can I use my US phone charger in Niger?
Most modern phone and laptop chargers are rated for 100–240V, so they work on Niger's 220V supply without a separate converter. You'll still need a plug adapter, since the charger's US plug won't physically fit Niger's outlets.
Are Niger and US power outlets interchangeable?
No. Niger uses Type C and Type E outlets and the US uses Type A/B. The plug shapes are different, and Niger runs at 220V compared to 120V in the US, so a plug adapter alone is only safe for devices that already support both voltages.
Does Niger use more than one plug type?
Yes. Niger uses two plug types: Type C, a two round-pin Europlug, and Type E, a grounded plug with two round pins and a round earth pin, reflecting the country's historical ties to France. Type F plugs, common on French-made appliances, also fit directly into Type E sockets, so a single adapter covers outlets throughout the country.
