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Do I need an adapter when traveling from the United Kingdom to Somalia?

Your plugs

from the United Kingdom

Type G plug (BS 1363)

230V, 50Hz

No adapter needed

Your Type G plugs fit outlets in Somalia.

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Same voltage, nothing to convert

Outlets there

in Somalia

Type C outlet (CEE 7/1)
Type G outlet (BS 1363)

220V, 50Hz

Leave the adapter at home

Your Type G plugs fit outlets in Somalia, so your chargers plug straight into the wall.

Same voltage, nothing to convert

Outlets in Somalia supply 220V, just like at home. Everything you pack will run normally.

Many outlets are universal sockets that take most plug types, but they are often loose and may not earth your plug.

United Kingdom
230V50Hz
Somalia
220V50Hz

Your packing list for Somalia

Everything to sort before you fly from the United Kingdom.

  1. No plug adapter: your plugs fit the Type C and G outlets in Somalia.
  2. Nothing to convert: Somalia runs at 220V, like home.
  3. A power bank in your carry-on, not your checked bag. Under 100Wh needs no airline approval.
  4. One multi-port USB-C charger, so a single outlet charges everything.
  5. Many outlets are universal sockets that take most plug types, but they are often loose and may not earth your plug.

Worth packing on any trip

Small things that make long travel days easier, whichever outlet you end up next to.

Power bank

Keeps your phone going on travel days. Carry it on; airlines ban power banks from checked bags.

Look for

  • Under 100Wh (about 27,000mAh)
  • USB-C in and out
  • Watt-hours (Wh) printed on the case

Multi-port USB-C charger

One dual-voltage charger for phone, laptop and watch, so you need one adapter.

Look for

  • 100-240V input
  • Enough watts for your laptop
  • Two or more USB-C ports

Long USB-C cable

Hotel outlets are rarely next to the bed. Two metres reaches.

Look for

  • 2m long
  • Rated for your charger's watts
  • Braided

The plug types on this trip