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Your plugs & sockets

Voltage

230V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

C, E


Type C Plug
Type C Socket
Type C
Type E Plug
Type E Socket
Type E

Plugs & sockets in Malawi

Voltage

230V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

G


Type G Plug
Type G Socket
Type G

France to Malawi: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed

Getting ready for your journey from France to Malawi? Electrical compatibility is easy to overlook, but bringing the wrong plug or forgetting an adapter can leave you scrambling at your hotel. Here's what you need to know.

Your France plugs (Type C, E) won't fit Malawi's outlets (Type G). You'll want to grab a universal travel adapter or one specifically designed for Malawi before you depart.

The voltage and frequency in Malawi (230V, 50Hz) are the same as France (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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. France uses Type C/E plugs and Malawi uses Type G. Since these are incompatible, you will need a travel adapter.