The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Nicaragua and Chad.
Nicaragua | Chad | |
---|---|---|
Plug Types | A | D, E, F |
Voltage | 120V | 220V |
Frequency of electrical current | 60Hz | 50Hz |
Nicaragua uses Plug Type A.
In Chad there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type A
(Nicaragua) to Plug Type D
(Chad)
Socket Type A
(Nicaragua) to Plug Type E
(Chad)
Socket Type A
(Nicaragua) to Plug Type F
(Chad)
The voltages found in Nicaragua and Chad are significantly different.
Some appliances are compatible with multiple voltages. To find out if your appliance is one of them, check the appliance label and/or instruction booklet.
See examples of appliance labels
Is your appliance compatible with the voltage used in Chad (220V)?
If your appliance is not compatible with multiple voltages, you will need a transformer to adjust the voltage input when using your appliance in Chad.
The frequency of electrical current found in Nicaragua (60Hz) differs to that found in Chad (50Hz).
Most equipment is not affected by differences in frequencies. Some exceptions are: