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Your plugs & sockets

Voltage

240V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

I


Type I Plug
Type I Socket
Type I

Plugs & sockets in Mauritania

Voltage

220V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

C


Type C Plug
Type C Socket
Type C

Papua New Guinea to Mauritania: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed

Traveling from Papua New Guinea to Mauritania means crossing into a different electrical system. Before you leave, take a moment to understand the plug types and voltage used in Mauritania so you can keep all your devices charged and ready.

There's no plug compatibility between Papua New Guinea and Mauritania. Papua New Guinea devices use Type I connectors, while Mauritania sockets are Type C. An adapter is a must-have for this destination.

On the voltage front, Papua New Guinea (240V, 50Hz) and Mauritania (220V, 50Hz) are very similar. You shouldn't need a voltage converter for your electronics.

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. Papua New Guinea uses Type I plugs and Mauritania uses Type C. Since these are incompatible, you will need a travel adapter.