From Guinea-Bissau to Somalia
When travelling from Guinea-Bissau to Somalia: Some of your Guinea-Bissau plug types fit in Somalia (C). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Guinea-Bissau
SomaliaYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
No fit
Accepted in Somalia
Type C
Type G
1 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • Somalia: C, G
No fit for: F
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match.
About electricity in Somalia
Somalia is 230V/50Hz with Type C and G sockets.
Grid & history
There is no unified national grid. Private operators run city- and neighbourhood-level grids on diesel and growing solar.
Availability
Highly variable. Private generators are normal.
Sockets & hotels
Mix of Type C and Type G.
Energy mix
Privately-operated; solar rapidly expanding.
Practical tips
- A universal adapter covering C and G is safest.
- A high-capacity power bank is essential because outages are routine.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Guinea-Bissau plug work in Somalia?
- Partly. Some of your Guinea-Bissau plug types (Type C) fit Somalia sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
- What plug type does Somalia use?
- Somalia uses Type C, Type G. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Somalia when travelling from Guinea-Bissau?
- Somalia runs on 230V, the same as Guinea-Bissau. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Somalia the same as Guinea-Bissau?
- Frequency in Somalia is 50Hz, the same as Guinea-Bissau.