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Chad: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

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

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

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

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Chad use?
Chad uses Type C and Type E and Type F outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Chad?
Chad 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 Chad?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type C/E/F 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.