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Last updated: 12 January 2025

What type of plugs and sockets are used in Chad?

When you are going on a trip to Chad, be sure to pack the appropriate travel plug adapter that fits the local sockets. But what do those electrical outlets look like? Chad has standardized on the same plugs and receptacles as France, just like almost all other former French colonies. So types C and E are the official standards, but – the compatible and almost identical – type F wall outlets are very common as well.

Type C

  • commonly used in Europe, South America & Asia
  • 2 pins
  • not grounded
  • 2.5 A, 10 A & 16 A
  • almost always 220 – 240 V
  • socket compatible with plug type C
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Type E

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Type F

  • used almost everywhere in Europe & Russia, except for the UK & Ireland
  • 2 pins
  • grounded
  • 16 A
  • 220 – 240 V
  • socket compatible with plug types C, E & F
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What is the mains voltage in Chad?

Just like in many former French colonies, the voltage in Chad is 220 volts and the frequency is 50 Hz.

220 V ~ 50 Hz

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