Travel Adapter for Seychelles: Do You Need One? (Gambia → Seychelles)No Adapter Needed

Traveling from the Gambia to Seychelles means crossing into a different electrical system. Here's a complete breakdown of the sockets, voltage, and the right adapter to bring for Seychelles, so nothing you packed ends up useless at the hotel.

Do you need a travel adapter for Seychelles?

Good news: you generally don't need a plug adapter. Both the Gambia and Seychelles use Type G outlets, so your existing plugs should fit Seychelles's sockets directly. A universal adapter is still worth keeping in your bag as a backup for future trips.

What plugs and sockets does Seychelles use?

Seychelles uses the following power plug: Type G: three rectangular pins with a built-in fuse, the British/Irish plug. Outlets run at 240V and 50Hz. Since the Gambia also uses Type G, your plugs already match.

Voltage and frequency in Seychelles

Seychelles runs on 240V at 50Hz, very close to the Gambia (230V, 50Hz). That means voltage isn't a concern here, since your appliances won't be over- or under-powered, so no voltage converter is needed.

Will your devices work in Seychelles?

Phones, tablets, laptops, and camera chargers are nearly always dual-voltage (100-240V), so they work in Seychelles with just your existing plug, and no converter is required. Even heat-based appliances like hair dryers and straighteners should run fine given the matching 240V supply, though it's always worth a quick label check.

What travel adapter should you buy for Seychelles?

Because the Gambia and Seychelles share Type G outlets, you don't need a special adapter for this trip. A universal travel adapter is still a smart, inexpensive backup if you plan to travel elsewhere, and the better ones add USB-C fast charging to free up your charger.

Tips for charging your devices in Seychelles

Many Seychelles hotel bathrooms have a low-wattage "shaver only" socket that is fine for razors and toothbrushes but not for charging phones or running hair dryers. Use the main wall outlets with your adapter for everything else.