From Saint Martin to Mauritania
When travelling from Saint Martin to Mauritania: Good news: all your Saint Martin plug types fit in Mauritania. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Saint Martin
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: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
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
Practical tips
- European C/E adapter works.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Saint Martin plug work in Mauritania?
- Yes. Every Saint Martin 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 Saint Martin?
- Mauritania runs on 230V, the same as Saint Martin. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Mauritania the same as Saint Martin?
- Frequency in Mauritania is 50Hz, while Saint Martin uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.