Cameroon: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type C
Type E
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz

Cameroon uses Type C, Type E outlets at 230V, 50Hz.

Do travellers to Cameroon need an adapter?

It depends where you're coming from. Here's what we'd pack from the most common origins. Click any row for the full per-pair breakdown.

From Plug adapter Voltage converter Full guide
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
Not needed Not needed Germany → Cameroon
France
Type C, E · 230V
Not needed Not needed France → Cameroon
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
Not needed Not needed Italy → Cameroon
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
Not needed Not needed Spain → Cameroon
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
Not needed Not needed Netherlands → Cameroon
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
Not needed Not needed Switzerland → Cameroon
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
Not needed Not needed Belgium → Cameroon
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
Needed Not needed United Kingdom → Cameroon
Australia
Type I · 230V
Needed Not needed Australia → Cameroon
Ireland
Type G · 230V
Needed Not needed Ireland → Cameroon
United States
Type A, B · 120V
Needed Check devices United States → Cameroon
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
Needed Check devices Canada → Cameroon

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Cameroon use?
Cameroon uses Type C and Type E outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Cameroon?
Cameroon runs on 230V at 50Hz — that's the high-voltage standard. Dual-voltage devices (most phones, laptops, modern chargers labelled "100-240V") work as-is. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles do not without a converter.
Do I need a travel adapter for Cameroon?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type C/E will need an adapter. Use the table above or the calculator to check your specific pair.

Check a specific pair

Not coming from one of the origins above? Drop your actual starting country in and we'll compute the verdict for you.