Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
D, G
Plugs & sockets in Sao Tome and Principe
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, F
Ghana to Sao Tome and Principe: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed
If you're heading to Sao Tome and Principe from Ghana, 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.
Your Ghana plugs (Type D, G) won't fit Sao Tome and Principe's outlets (Type C, F). You'll want to grab a universal travel adapter or one specifically designed for Sao Tome and Principe before you depart.
The voltage and frequency in Sao Tome and Principe (230V, 50Hz) are the same as Ghana (230V, 50Hz), so your appliances should work without a converter.
Most modern phone chargers, laptop adapters, and camera chargers are designed to handle 100-240V input, so they'll work anywhere with just a plug adapter. Heat-producing appliances like hair dryers and flat irons are often single-voltage, so check before you plug them in abroad.


