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

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Summary

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

MadagascarVietnam
Plug TypesC, D, E, J, KA, C, G
Voltage127V, 220V127V, 220V
Frequency of electrical current50Hz50Hz

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 Vietnam there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.

Socket Type C
(Madagascar)
to Plug Type A
(Vietnam)

Socket Type C
(Madagascar)
to Plug Type G
(Vietnam)

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

Your Appliance has Plug Type D

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

Socket Type D
(Madagascar)
to Plug Type A
(Vietnam)

Socket Type D
(Madagascar)
to Plug Type C
(Vietnam)

Socket Type D
(Madagascar)
to Plug Type G
(Vietnam)

Your Appliance has Plug Type E

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

Socket Type E
(Madagascar)
to Plug Type A
(Vietnam)

Socket Type E
(Madagascar)
to Plug Type C
(Vietnam)

Socket Type E
(Madagascar)
to Plug Type G
(Vietnam)

Your Appliance has Plug Type J

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

Socket Type J
(Madagascar)
to Plug Type A
(Vietnam)

Socket Type J
(Madagascar)
to Plug Type C
(Vietnam)

Socket Type J
(Madagascar)
to Plug Type G
(Vietnam)

Your Appliance has Plug Type K

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

Socket Type K
(Madagascar)
to Plug Type A
(Vietnam)

Socket Type K
(Madagascar)
to Plug Type C
(Vietnam)

Socket Type K
(Madagascar)
to Plug Type G
(Vietnam)

Considerations

Voltage

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

Good to know

Frequency of Electrical Current

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

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