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Western Sahara: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

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

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

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

Frequently asked

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