Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from Madagascar to Saudi Arabia?

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Summary

The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Madagascar and Saudi Arabia.

MadagascarSaudi Arabia
Plug TypesC, D, E, J, KA, B, F, G
Voltage127V, 220V127V, 220V
Frequency of electrical current50Hz60Hz

Plug Adaptors

In Madagascar there's more than one plug type in use.

What type of plug does your appliance have?

Your Appliance has Plug Type C

In Saudi Arabia there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.

Socket Type C
(Madagascar) to Plug Type A
(Saudi Arabia)

Socket Type C
(Madagascar) to Plug Type B
(Saudi Arabia)

Socket Type C
(Madagascar) to Plug Type F
(Saudi Arabia)

Socket Type C
(Madagascar) to Plug Type G
(Saudi Arabia)

Your Appliance has Plug Type D

In Saudi Arabia there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.

Socket Type D
(Madagascar) to Plug Type A
(Saudi Arabia)

Socket Type D
(Madagascar) to Plug Type B
(Saudi Arabia)

Socket Type D
(Madagascar) to Plug Type F
(Saudi Arabia)

Socket Type D
(Madagascar) to Plug Type G
(Saudi Arabia)

Your Appliance has Plug Type E

In Saudi Arabia there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.

Socket Type E
(Madagascar) to Plug Type A
(Saudi Arabia)

Socket Type E
(Madagascar) to Plug Type B
(Saudi Arabia)

Socket Type E
(Madagascar) to Plug Type F
(Saudi Arabia)

Socket Type E
(Madagascar) to Plug Type G
(Saudi Arabia)

Your Appliance has Plug Type J

In Saudi Arabia there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.

Socket Type J
(Madagascar) to Plug Type A
(Saudi Arabia)

Socket Type J
(Madagascar) to Plug Type B
(Saudi Arabia)

Socket Type J
(Madagascar) to Plug Type F
(Saudi Arabia)

Socket Type J
(Madagascar) to Plug Type G
(Saudi Arabia)

Your Appliance has Plug Type K

In Saudi Arabia there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.

Socket Type K
(Madagascar) to Plug Type A
(Saudi Arabia)

Socket Type K
(Madagascar) to Plug Type B
(Saudi Arabia)

Socket Type K
(Madagascar) to Plug Type F
(Saudi Arabia)

Socket Type K
(Madagascar) to Plug Type G
(Saudi Arabia)

Considerations

Voltage

The voltages found in Madagascar (127V and 220V) are the same as those found in Saudi Arabia. As there are multiple voltages present, care should be taken to ensure your appliance is compatible with the power outlet you are using.

Frequency of Electrical Current

The frequency of electrical current found in Madagascar (50Hz) differs to that found in Saudi Arabia (60Hz).

Most equipment is not affected by differences in frequencies. Some exceptions are:

  • Electric clocks: Some electric clocks use the frequency of electrical current to measure time. If the clock is designed for one frequency, but used with another, time shifts could be experienced.
  • Appliances using motors: If there is a motor load associated with an appliance, the frequency governs the speed in revolutions of the motor. This could mean that the motor will spin faster, or slower than intended and could have a detrimental effect in the appliance's operation. This is of particular concern in power tools and other machinery that uses motors, so if you must use these, you should seek access to a frequency converter.

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