From Montenegro to Mauritania
When travelling from Montenegro to Mauritania: Some of your Montenegro plug types fit in Mauritania (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.
Montenegro
MauritaniaYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
No fit
Accepted in Mauritania
Type C
Type E
1 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • Mauritania: C, E
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 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
Practical tips
- European C/E adapter works.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.