Senegal Travel Adapters
Type C, D, E, and K • 230 volts • 50 Hz
Lake Retba, nicknamed the Pink Lake, gets its color from Dunaliella salina, a salt-loving algae that produces a red pigment to help absorb sunlight. Its salinity runs so high that swimmers float with ease, much like the Dead Sea. Up to 3,000 workers harvest roughly 38,000 tonnes of salt from it each year, in a country that's Africa's largest salt producer.
Senegal is a country in West Africa along the Atlantic Ocean. The capital city is Dakar, and the country is known for its vibrant culture, music, and coastal landscapes. Popular attractions include Gorée Island, Lake Retba, and Niokolo-Koba National Park. Senegal is a popular destination for tourism, offering a mix of history, culture, and natural beauty.
Senegal uses mains electricity supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Wall outlets use Type C, Type D, Type E and Type K plugs. Travelers from regions that use different plug types should bring a compatible travel adapter. Visitors should confirm that their electronic devices support 100–240V input or use an appropriate voltage converter if necessary.
What Plug Types Does Senegal Use?
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Adapter may also be spelled adaptor. Converter may be spelled convertor. Grounded may also be described as earthed.
Senegal uses Type C, Type D, Type E, and Type K outlets. Type E and Type K are grounded, with Type K using angled side grounding pins; Type D is a larger three round-pin plug seen in some installations; the ungrounded Type C Europlug also fits Type E sockets.
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Do I need a voltage converter for Senegal?
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 Senegal'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 Senegal?
Most modern phone and laptop chargers are rated for 100–240V, so they work on Senegal's 230V supply without a separate converter. You'll still need a plug adapter, since the charger's US plug won't physically fit Senegal's outlets.
Are Senegal and US power outlets interchangeable?
No. Senegal uses Type C, D, E, and K outlets and the US uses Type A/B. The plug shapes are different, and Senegal 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 Senegal use more than one plug type?
Yes. Senegal uses four plug types: Type C, an ungrounded two round-pin Europlug; Type D, a larger three round-pin plug; Type E, a grounded plug with a round pin and a socket-mounted grounding pin; and Type K, a grounded plug with two round pins and angled side grounding pins.
