From Nicaragua to Sierra Leone
When travelling from Nicaragua to Sierra Leone: None of your Nicaragua plug types fit in Sierra Leone. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (120V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Nicaragua
Sierra LeoneYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Accepted in Sierra Leone
Type G
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Sierra Leone: G
No fit for: A, B
Voltage: 120V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
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 Nicaragua plug work in Sierra Leone?
- No. None of your Nicaragua plugs (Type A, Type B) 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 Nicaragua?
- Sierra Leone runs on 230V, while Nicaragua uses 120V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 230V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in Sierra Leone the same as Nicaragua?
- Frequency in Sierra Leone is 50Hz, while Nicaragua uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.