From Northern Ireland to Somalia
All plugs match
When travelling from Northern Ireland to Somalia: Good news: all your Northern Ireland plug types fit in Somalia. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Northern Ireland
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: 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 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
Renewables20%
Fossil80%
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.