Uganda power plugs and voltage
You will need a travel adapter
Uganda uses Type G sockets at 240 V / 50 Hz. Pick the country you are travelling from to see exactly what you need.
- Plug types
- G 1 socket type in use
- Voltage
- 240 V High-voltage grid (220–240 V)
- Frequency
- 50 Hz 50 Hz — Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania
- National standard
- BS 1363 Grid reliability: Moderate
Where your plug will also work
All countries →These countries use at least one of the same socket types as Uganda, so an adapter bought for this trip often works there too.
What the sockets look like
Power in Uganda
Uganda, located in East Africa, is a landlocked country known for its diverse landscapes and rich wildlife. Uganda uses Type G power plugs. The standard voltage is 240 V and the supply frequency is 50 Hz. Major sources of power generation include hydroelectricity, which dominates the energy mix, along with increasing contributions from biomass and solar energy. The reliability of the power grid is moderate, with occasional outages due to infrastructure challenges and seasonal variations in water levels affecting hydroelectric capacity. Efforts are ongoing to improve the grid and expand access to electricity, particularly in rural areas.
Recommended gear
Adapters & converters →
EPICKA 75 W GaN universal travel adapter
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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