Mali: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

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

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

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

Frequently asked

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