Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from France to Comoros?

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Summary

The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both France and Comoros.

FranceComoros
Plug TypesEC, E
Voltage230V220V
Frequency of electrical current50Hz50Hz

Plug Adaptors

France uses Plug Type E.

Your Appliance has Plug Type E

In Comoros there's more than one socket type in use.

You will need this adaptor:

Socket Type
(France)
to Plug Type C
(Comoros)

Comoros also uses Socket Type E, which is used in France. If using an appliance that has a Type E Plug in the Type E Sockets of Comoros, you will not need an adaptor.

Considerations

Voltage

The voltages found in France (230V) and Comoros (220V) are not exactly the same, but the difference is tolerable, so you should not need a transformer.

Good to know

Frequency of Electrical Current

The frequency found in France and Comoros is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.

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