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Central African Republic: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

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

Central African Republic uses Type C, Type E outlets at 230V, 50Hz.

Do travellers to Central African Republic 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 → Central African Republic
France
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed France → Central African Republic
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Italy → Central African Republic
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Spain → Central African Republic
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Netherlands → Central African Republic
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Switzerland → Central African Republic
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Belgium → Central African Republic
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed United Kingdom → Central African Republic
Australia
Type I · 230V
 Needed Not needed Australia → Central African Republic
Ireland
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed Ireland → Central African Republic
United States
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices United States → Central African Republic
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices Canada → Central African Republic

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Central African Republic use?
Central African Republic uses Type C and Type E outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Central African Republic?
Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic?
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.