Plug types
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Rwanda uses Type C, Type E, Type F, Type G outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
Rwanda: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide
Do travellers to Rwanda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | United Kingdom → Rwanda |
|
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | Germany → Rwanda |
|
France
Type C, E · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | France → Rwanda |
|
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | Italy → Rwanda |
|
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | Spain → Rwanda |
|
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | Netherlands → Rwanda |
|
Ireland
Type G · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | Ireland → Rwanda |
|
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | Switzerland → Rwanda |
|
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | Belgium → Rwanda |
|
Australia
Type I · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Australia → Rwanda |
|
United States
Type A, B · 120V
|
Needed | Check devices | United States → Rwanda |
|
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
|
Needed | Check devices | Canada → Rwanda |
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United Kingdom → RwandaPlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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Germany → RwandaPlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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France → RwandaPlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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Italy → RwandaPlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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Spain → RwandaPlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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Netherlands → RwandaPlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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Ireland → RwandaPlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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Switzerland → RwandaPlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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Belgium → RwandaPlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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Australia → RwandaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
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United States → RwandaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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Canada → RwandaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
Frequently asked
What type of plug does Rwanda use?
Rwanda uses Type C and Type E and Type F and Type G outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Rwanda?
Rwanda 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 Rwanda?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type C/E/F/G 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.