From Saudi Arabia to Somalia
When travelling from Saudi Arabia to Somalia: Good news: all your Saudi Arabia plug types fit in Somalia. 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.
Saudi Arabia
SomaliaYour plugs
Type G
Fits
Accepted in Somalia
Type C
Type G
1 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: G • Somalia: C, G
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 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 Saudi Arabia plug work in Somalia?
- Yes. Every Saudi Arabia plug type (Type G) fits in Somalia sockets without an 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 Saudi Arabia?
- Somalia runs on 230V, the same as Saudi Arabia. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Somalia the same as Saudi Arabia?
- Frequency in Somalia is 50Hz, while Saudi Arabia uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.