From Sri Lanka to Sierra Leone
All plugs match
When travelling from Sri Lanka to Sierra Leone: Good news: all your Sri Lanka plug types fit in Sierra Leone. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Sri Lanka
Sierra LeoneYour plugs
Type G
Fits
Accepted in Sierra Leone
Type G
1 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: G • Sierra Leone: G
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 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
Renewables40%
Fossil60%
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 Sri Lanka plug work in Sierra Leone?
- Yes. Every Sri Lanka plug type (Type G) fits in Sierra Leone sockets without an 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 Sri Lanka?
- Sierra Leone runs on 230V, the same as Sri Lanka. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Sierra Leone the same as Sri Lanka?
- Frequency in Sierra Leone is 50Hz, the same as Sri Lanka.