From French Polynesia to Mali
When travelling from French Polynesia to Mali: Good news: all your French Polynesia plug types fit in Mali. 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.
French Polynesia
MaliYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type E
Fits
Accepted in Mali
Type C
Type E
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Mali: 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 Mali
Mali is 230V/50Hz with Type C and E sockets, the standard French-style setup.
Grid & history
EDM-SA supplies the country; hydropower from the Manantali dam plus oil-fired plants. Outages are common.
Availability
Unreliable. Generators are common.
Sockets & hotels
Type E (French) is standard.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- European C/E adapter works.
- Bring a power bank because outages are common.