From Northern Ireland to Sierra Leone
All plugs match
When travelling from Northern Ireland to Sierra Leone: Good news: all your Northern Ireland plug types fit in Sierra Leone. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Northern Ireland
Sierra LeoneYour plugs
Type G
Fits
Accepted in Sierra Leone
Type G
1 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: G • Sierra Leone: G
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
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
Renewables40%
Fossil60%
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.