From Western Sahara to Niger
All plugs match
When travelling from Western Sahara to Niger: Good news: all your Western Sahara plug types fit in Niger. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Western Sahara
NigerYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type E
Fits
Accepted in Niger
Type C
Type E
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Niger: C, E
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
About electricity in Niger
Niger is 230V/50Hz with Type C and E sockets.
Grid & history
Niger imports most of its electricity from Nigeria, supplemented by domestic coal and solar.
Availability
Unreliable. Niamey has scheduled outages; rural areas are largely off-grid.
Sockets & hotels
Type E (French) is standard.
Energy mix
Renewables35%
Fossil65%
Practical tips
- European C/E adapter works.
- Bring a power bank because outages are common.