From French Guiana to Mauritania
All plugs match
When travelling from French Guiana to Mauritania: Good news: all your French Guiana plug types fit in Mauritania. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
French Guiana
MauritaniaYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type E
Fits
Accepted in Mauritania
Type C
Type E
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Mauritania: 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 Mauritania
Mauritania uses 230V/50Hz with Type C and E sockets, the standard French-style setup.
Grid & history
SOMELEC supplies a grid heavily dependent on heavy fuel oil; wind and solar in the desert are being added.
Availability
Reliable in Nouakchott; vast rural areas off-grid.
Sockets & hotels
Type E (French) standard.
Energy mix
Renewables30%
Fossil70%
Practical tips
- European C/E adapter works.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my French Guiana plug work in Mauritania?
- Yes. Every French Guiana plug type (Type C, Type E) fits in Mauritania sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does Mauritania use?
- Mauritania uses Type C, Type E. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Mauritania when travelling from French Guiana?
- Mauritania runs on 230V, the same as French Guiana. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Mauritania the same as French Guiana?
- Frequency in Mauritania is 50Hz, the same as French Guiana.