Last updated: 1 July 2023
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 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
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.
