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Last updated: 23 January 2024

What type of plugs and sockets are used in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo-Kinshasa)?

When you are going on a trip to Congo-Kinshasa, be sure to pack the appropriate travel plug adapter that fits the local sockets. But what do those electrical outlets look like? In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo-Kinshasa), types C and E are the official standards. Since type F plugs are identical to type E plugs, they can also be used with type E sockets. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has standardized on the same plugs and receptacles as Belgium, just like its neighbouring country Burundi. Both countries used to be Belgian colonies.

Type E

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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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What is the mains voltage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo-Kinshasa)?

Just like all former Belgian colonies, the voltage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo-Kinshasa) is 220 volts and the frequency is 50 Hz.

220 V ~ 50 Hz

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