From Papua New Guinea to Somalia
When travelling from Papua New Guinea to Somalia: None of your Papua New Guinea plug types fit in Somalia. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (240V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Papua New Guinea
SomaliaYour plugs
Type I
No fit
Accepted in Somalia
Type C
Type G
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • Somalia: C, G
No fit for: I
Voltage: 240V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
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 Somalia
Somalia is 230V/50Hz with Type C and G sockets.
Grid & history
There is no unified national grid. Private operators run city- and neighbourhood-level grids on diesel and growing solar.
Availability
Highly variable. Private generators are normal.
Sockets & hotels
Mix of Type C and Type G.
Energy mix
Privately-operated; solar rapidly expanding.
Practical tips
- A universal adapter covering C and G is safest.
- A high-capacity power bank is essential because outages are routine.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Papua New Guinea plug work in Somalia?
- No. None of your Papua New Guinea plugs (Type I) fit in Somalia sockets (Type C, Type G), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Somalia use?
- Somalia uses Type C, Type G. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Somalia when travelling from Papua New Guinea?
- Somalia runs on 230V, while Papua New Guinea uses 240V. 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 Somalia the same as Papua New Guinea?
- Frequency in Somalia is 50Hz, the same as Papua New Guinea.