From Gabon to France
When travelling from Gabon to France: Good news: all your Gabon plug types fit in France. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Gabon
FranceYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type E
Fits
Accepted in France
Type C
Type E
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • France: 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 France
France runs on 230V/50Hz with Type C and E sockets. Type E has a male earth pin built into the socket itself, so flat-pin US and Canadian chargers will not fit without an adapter.
Grid & history
France has one of the world’s most nuclear-heavy grids: roughly two-thirds of generation comes from EDF’s fleet of 56 reactors, the largest in Europe. The rest is hydropower from the Alps and Pyrenees, with growing wind and solar.
Availability
The grid is highly reliable nationwide, including in rural areas. Storms occasionally cause brief outages in the south and west.
Sockets & hotels
Type E is the dominant socket: two round holes with a male earth pin protruding from the socket. Type C Europlugs slot straight into Type E sockets, but without the earth connection.
Energy mix
Nuclear has been the backbone since the 1970s oil shocks.
Practical tips
- A small Type C/E adapter (often sold as “European”) is all you need.
- Modern phone and laptop chargers handle 230V; older US-only heaters and hair dryers do not.
- TGV trains have power sockets in standard and first class on most routes.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Gabon plug work in France?
- Yes. Every Gabon plug type (Type C, Type E) fits in France sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does France use?
- France uses Type C, Type E. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for France when travelling from Gabon?
- France runs on 230V, the same as Gabon. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in France the same as Gabon?
- Frequency in France is 50Hz, the same as Gabon.