Rwanda Power Plugs & Sockets
Electrical outlet guide for Rwanda
230V
50Hz
4 Plug Types
Rwanda uses Type C, Type E, Type F, Type G electrical plugs and outlets. The standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50Hz. Before traveling to Rwanda, check if you need a travel adapter for your devices.
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Rwanda uses:
Type C
Type E
Type F
Type G
Plug Types Used in Rwanda
| Plug Type | Standard | Pins | Grounded | Pin Configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Type C
Primary
|
CEE 7/16 (Europlug) | 2 | Ungrounded No | Two round pins (4mm diameter, 19mm long, 18.6mm apart) |
Type E
|
CEE 7/5 | 2 | Grounded Yes | Two round pins (4.8mm diameter) plus hole for socket grounding pin |
Type F
|
CEE 7/4 (Schuko) | 2 | Grounded Yes | Two round pins (4.8mm diameter, 19mm long) with grounding clips on sides |
Type G
|
BS 1363 | 3 | Grounded Yes | Three rectangular pins in triangular pattern (live/neutral 6.35x3.18mm, earth 3.18x7.92mm) |
