Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, L
Plugs & sockets in Congo (Congo-Kinshasa)
Voltage
220V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, D, E
Eritrea to Congo (Congo-Kinshasa): Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed
If you're heading to Congo (Congo-Kinshasa) from Eritrea, it's worth checking the power situation before you pack. Different countries use different outlet types and electrical standards, so your devices may not plug in directly when you arrive.
Good news: Eritrea and Congo (Congo-Kinshasa) share compatible plug types (Type C). Your existing plugs should fit directly into Congo (Congo-Kinshasa)'s outlets without any adapter needed.
The voltage and frequency in Congo (Congo-Kinshasa) (220V, 50Hz) are close to Eritrea (230V, 50Hz), so your appliances should work without a converter.
Rather than packing bulky converters, consider buying travel-sized dual-voltage versions of appliances you can't live without. For phones and laptops, all you'll need is the right plug adapter since their chargers almost always support worldwide voltage.


