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Last updated: 12 July 2025

What type of plugs and sockets are used in Somaliland?

When you are going on a trip to Somaliland, be sure to pack the appropriate travel plug adapter that fits the local sockets. But what do those electrical outlets look like? Officially, Somaliland has standardized on the British type G plug and socket system, but since many imported devices come with type C plugs, most households and hotels have universal power outlets that support mulitiple types.

Type G

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Type C

  • commonly used in Europe, Africa, 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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Universal socket

Type A B C D E F G I O

  • the unofficial Somaliland standard socket
  • compatible with the following plugs:
  • not grounded when used with types A & C
  • grounded when used with types B, D, G, I & O
  • not grounded (although it ought to be!) when used with types E & F
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What is the mains voltage in Somaliland?

Just like in most parts of the world, the voltage in Somaliland is 230 volts and the frequency is 50 Hz.

230 V ~ 50 Hz

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