From Laos to Sierra Leone
When travelling from Laos to Sierra Leone: None of your Laos plug types fit in Sierra Leone. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Laos
Sierra LeoneYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Type C
No fit
Accepted in Sierra Leone
Type G
0 of 3 plug type(s) match
You: A, B, C • Sierra Leone: G
No fit for: A, B, C
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 Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone is 230V/50Hz with Type G sockets, UK-style.
Grid & history
EDSA supplies the country from a mix of hydropower (Bumbuna) and oil-fired plants. Reliability has improved post-civil war.
Availability
Reliable in Freetown; rural areas variable.
Sockets & hotels
Type G is standard.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- A Type G adapter is essential for any non-UK plug.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Laos plug work in Sierra Leone?
- No. None of your Laos plugs (Type A, Type B, Type C) fit in Sierra Leone sockets (Type G), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Sierra Leone use?
- Sierra Leone uses Type G. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Sierra Leone when travelling from Laos?
- Sierra Leone runs on 230V, the same as Laos. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Sierra Leone the same as Laos?
- Frequency in Sierra Leone is 50Hz, the same as Laos.