Republic of the Congo Travel Adapters
Type C & Type E • 230 volts • 50 Hz
The Republic of the Congo is home to one of Africa's last untouched rainforests. Nouabale-Ndoki National Park covers nearly 3,922 square kilometers of forest that has never been logged and has no permanent human settlement inside it. The National Geographic Society has called it a candidate for Africa's largest wildlife concentration, and a single forest clearing there, Mbeli Bai, holds roughly 180 western lowland gorillas. The park anchors the Sangha Trinational, a UNESCO World Heritage reserve shared with Cameroon and the Central African Republic, and much of its interior remains unexplored.
The Republic of the Congo is a country in Central Africa bordered by Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Angola, with a short coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. The capital city is Brazzaville. Major destinations include Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. The Republic of the Congo is known for its rainforests, wildlife, and Congo River landscapes.
The Republic of the Congo uses mains electricity supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Wall outlets use Type C and Type E sockets. Travelers from regions that use different plug types should bring a compatible travel adapter. Visitors should confirm that their devices support 100–240V input or use an appropriate voltage converter if necessary.
What Plug Type Does the Republic of the Congo Use?
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Adapter may also be spelled adaptor. Converter may be spelled convertor. Grounded may also be described as earthed.
The Republic of the Congo uses Type C and Type E outlets. An adapter rated for Type E will also fit Type C sockets.
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Do I need a voltage converter for the Republic of the Congo?
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 the Republic of the Congo'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 the Republic of the Congo?
Most modern phone and laptop chargers are rated for 100–240V, so they work on the Republic of the Congo's 230V supply without a separate converter. You'll still need a plug adapter, since the charger's US plug won't physically fit the Republic of the Congo's outlets.
Are the Republic of the Congo and US power outlets interchangeable?
No. The Republic of the Congo uses Type C and Type E outlets and the US uses Type A/B. The plug shapes are different, and the Republic of the Congo runs at 230V compared to 120V in the US, so a plug adapter alone is only safe for devices that already support both voltages.
Does the Republic of the Congo use more than one plug type?
Yes. The Republic of the Congo uses two plug types: Type C, a two round-pin Europlug, and Type E, a grounded plug with a male earth pin. An adapter rated for Type E will also fit Type C sockets, so either one will work throughout the country.
