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Your plugs & sockets

Voltage

230V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

C, F


Type C Plug
Type C Socket
Type C
Type F Plug
Type F Socket
Type F

Plugs & sockets in Ghana

Voltage

230V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

D, G


Type D Plug
Type D Socket
Type D
Type G Plug
Type G Socket
Type G

Sao Tome and Principe to Ghana: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed

Getting ready for your journey from Sao Tome and Principe to Ghana? 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 Sao Tome and Principe plugs (Type C, F) won't fit Ghana's outlets (Type D, G). You'll want to grab a universal travel adapter or one specifically designed for Ghana before you depart.

The voltage and frequency in Ghana (230V, 50Hz) are the same as Sao Tome and Principe (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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Sao Tome and Principe uses Type C/F plugs and Ghana uses Type D/G. Since these are incompatible, you will need a travel adapter.