Somalia power plugs and voltage
You will need a travel adapter
Somalia uses Type C and Type G sockets at 220 V / 50 Hz. Pick the country you are travelling from to see exactly what you need.
- Plug types
- C / G 2 socket types in use
- Voltage
- 220 V High-voltage grid (220–240 V)
- Frequency
- 50 Hz 50 Hz — Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania
- National standard
- CEE 7/16, BS 1363 Grid reliability: Poor
Where your plug will also work
All countries →These countries use at least one of the same socket types as Somalia, so an adapter bought for this trip often works there too.
What the sockets look like
Power in Somalia
Somalia, located in the Horn of Africa, is a country with a challenging power infrastructure due to decades of conflict and instability. Somalia uses Type C and Type G power plugs. The standard voltage is 220 V and the supply frequency is 50 Hz. Major power generation sources include diesel generators, which are widely used, and increasingly, solar power due to its abundant sunlight. Despite these efforts, the power grid's reliability remains poor, with frequent outages and limited access to electricity in rural areas. Efforts to improve the infrastructure are ongoing, but significant challenges remain in ensuring consistent and widespread electricity supply.
Recommended gear
Adapters & converters →
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One block that covers US, UK, EU and Australian sockets, with 75 W of USB-C charging — enough for a laptop without carrying its power brick.
- Plugs for US / UK / EU / AU sockets
- 3× USB-C (75 W total) + 2× USB-A
- Universal AC socket, fused, up to 2000 W
- About 250 g
It does not convert voltage. A 120 V appliance still gets 230 V in Europe, whatever adapter you use.
Best for: Phones, laptops, cameras, tablets and anything dual-voltage.
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