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Your plugs & sockets

Voltage

230V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

G


Type G Plug
Type G Socket
Type G

Plugs & sockets in Central African Republic

Voltage

220V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

C, E


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

Malawi to Central African Republic: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed

Getting ready for your journey from Malawi to Central African Republic? 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 Malawi plugs (Type G) won't fit Central African Republic's outlets (Type C, E). You'll want to grab a universal travel adapter or one specifically designed for Central African Republic before you depart.

The voltage and frequency in Central African Republic (220V, 50Hz) are close to Malawi (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. Malawi uses Type G plugs and Central African Republic uses Type C/E. Since these are incompatible, you will need a travel adapter.