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South Sudan - Power plug, socket & mains voltage in South Sudan

Last updated: 1 July 2025

What type of plugs and sockets are used in South Sudan?

When you are going on a trip to South Sudan, be sure to pack the appropriate travel plug adapter that fits the local sockets. But what do those electrical outlets look like? South Sudan does not really have an official plug and socket, but the British type G system is definitely the most common type found in households and hotels. In addition, types C and D are also frequently used, as well as universal sockets.

Type G

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Type D

  • mainly used in India and its neighbouring countries
  • 3 pins
  • grounded
  • 6 A
  • 220 – 240 V
  • socket compatible with plug type D (partial and unsafe compatibility with C, E & F)
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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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Universal socket

Type A B C D E F G I O

  • 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 South Sudan ?

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

230 V ~ 50 Hz

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Type B

Type C

Type D

Type E

Type F

Type G

Type H

Type I

Type J

Type K

Type L

Type M

Type N

Type O

Type A