Last reviewed · sourced from IEC TC 23 and national electricity standards
Your answer: Australia → Somalia
Plug adapter
Probably not needed
Somalia uses Type C, G, but sockets there are typically universal and accept your Type I. You should be fine without an adapter, but packing a universal adapter is cheap insurance.
Voltage converter
Not needed
Both countries run on 230V at 50Hz. Your devices work as-is.
Australia uses
Type I
230V · 50Hz
→
Somalia uses
Type C
Type G
230V · 50Hz
Note on Somalia: Most sockets in Somalia are universal ones which accept types A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, O. Sometimes there is even additional compatibility with types J, K and L.
What this means for your trip
Australia to Somalia is one of those pairs where the official answer and the real answer diverge. Somalia's national plug type is different, but in practice the sockets there are typically universal — so your Australia plug usually fits.
Somalia's official plug is Type C/G; Australia uses Type I. Walls in Somalia commonly take multiple plug types (that's what "universal sockets" means), and yours is usually on the accepted list. If you want to be safe, a pocket universal adapter costs a few dollars and weighs nothing — easier than discovering at a hotel that yours doesn't fit.
Voltage is the same on both ends (230V vs 230V, 50Hz vs 50Hz), so every charger that works at home works in Somalia without modification. No voltage converter, no hunting for "100-240V" on the brick.
One more thing about Somalia: Most sockets in Somalia are universal ones which accept types A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, O. Sometimes there is even additional compatibility with types J, K and L.
Frequently asked
Do I need a travel adapter for Somalia from Australia?
Probably not. Somalia uses Type C/G officially, but sockets there are typically universal and accept Australia's Type I plugs. Packing a small universal adapter as a backup is cheap insurance.
What type of plug does Somalia use?
Somalia uses Type C and Type G outlets at 230V, 50Hz. Two round pins. Widespread across Europe, South America, and parts of Asia.
What's the voltage in Somalia?
Somalia runs on 230V at 50Hz. That's on the high-voltage standard, matching than Australia's 230V supply. Most modern phones, laptops, tablets, and camera chargers are dual-voltage (check for "100-240V" on the brick) and work on either. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles will not — bring a dual-voltage travel version or a voltage converter.
Are Australia chargers dual-voltage?
Most — but not all. Check the charger brick for a line that reads something like "INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60Hz." If you see that, the charger works on either voltage standard and you only need a plug adapter. If it lists just "120V" (or just "230V"), it's single-voltage and can't be plugged straight into the other side without a voltage converter.
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