Rwanda Travel Adapters
Type C & Type G • 230 volts • 50 Hz
Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park has helped lead one of conservation's rare success stories: the global mountain gorilla population rose from an estimated 680 in 2008 to 1,063 counted in a 2018 census, an increase of more than 50%, which researchers credit largely to intensified anti-poaching patrols and snare removal. Rwanda's last recorded poaching incident involving mountain gorillas was in 2002.
Rwanda is a country in East-Central Africa bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The capital city is Kigali. Major destinations include Kigali and Volcanoes National Park. Rwanda is known for its mountain gorillas, rolling hills, and natural landscapes.
Rwanda uses mains electricity supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Wall outlets use Type C and Type G 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 Rwanda Use?
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Adapter may also be spelled adaptor. Converter may be spelled convertor. Grounded may also be described as earthed.
Rwanda uses Type C and Type G outlets. An adapter rated for Type G will also fit Type C sockets, so either one will work throughout the country.
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Do I need a voltage converter for Rwanda?
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 Rwanda'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 Rwanda?
Most modern phone and laptop chargers are rated for 100–240V, so they work on Rwanda's 230V supply without a separate converter. You'll still need a plug adapter, since the charger's US plug won't physically fit Rwanda's outlets.
Are Rwanda and US power outlets interchangeable?
No. Rwanda uses Type C and Type G outlets and the US uses Type A/B. The plug shapes are different, and Rwanda 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 Rwanda use more than one plug type?
Yes. Rwanda uses two plug types: Type C, a two round-pin Europlug, and Type G, a grounded plug with three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern, the same style used in the UK. An adapter rated for Type G will also work at Type C sockets, so either one will get you connected throughout the country.
