The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Channel Islands and Gabon.
| Channel Islands | Gabon | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | C, G | C |
| Voltage | 230V | 220V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 50Hz | 50Hz |
In Channel Islands there's more than one plug type in use.
What type of plug does your appliance have?
No adaptor needed
Gabon uses Socket Type C, which is the same as the plug type of your appliances from Channel Islands. You will not need an adaptor.
You will need this adaptor:
Socket Type
(Channel Islands) to Plug Type C
(Gabon)
The voltages found in Channel Islands (230V) and Gabon (220V) are not exactly the same, but the difference is tolerable, so you should not need a transformer.
The frequency found in Channel Islands and Gabon is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.