From Papua New Guinea to Chad
When travelling from Papua New Guinea to Chad: None of your Papua New Guinea plug types fit in Chad. 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
ChadYour plugs
Type I
No fit
Accepted in Chad
Type C
Type E
Type F
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • Chad: C, E, F
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 Chad
Chad uses 230V/50Hz with Type C, E, and F sockets.
Grid & history
Chad has one of the lowest electrification rates in the world. The grid in N’Djamena runs on diesel with growing solar.
Availability
Very unreliable. Most of the country is off-grid.
Sockets & hotels
A mix of Type C, E, and F in modern buildings.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- A universal adapter is safest because outlet types vary across the country.
- A small solar charger is genuinely useful.
- A high-capacity power bank is essential because outages are routine.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Papua New Guinea plug work in Chad?
- No. None of your Papua New Guinea plugs (Type I) fit in Chad sockets (Type C, Type E, Type F), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Chad use?
- Chad uses Type C, Type E, Type F. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Chad when travelling from Papua New Guinea?
- Chad 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 Chad the same as Papua New Guinea?
- Frequency in Chad is 50Hz, the same as Papua New Guinea.