The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Rwanda and Nepal.
| Rwanda | Nepal | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | C, J | C, D, M |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 50Hz | 50Hz |
In Rwanda there's more than one plug type in use.
What type of plug does your appliance have?
In Nepal there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type C
(Rwanda) to Plug Type D
(Nepal)
Socket Type C
(Rwanda) to Plug Type M
(Nepal)
Nepal also uses Socket Type C, which is used in Rwanda. If using an appliance that has a Type C Plug in the Type C Sockets of Nepal, you will not need an adaptor.
In Nepal there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type J
(Rwanda) to Plug Type C
(Nepal)
Socket Type J
(Rwanda) to Plug Type D
(Nepal)
Socket Type J
(Rwanda) to Plug Type M
(Nepal)
The voltage found in Rwanda and Nepal is exactly the same (230V). You will not need a transformer.
The frequency found in Rwanda and Nepal is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.