Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from Sierra Leone to Channel Islands?

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Summary

The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Sierra Leone and Channel Islands.

Sierra LeoneChannel Islands
Plug TypesD, GC, G
Voltage230V230V
Frequency of electrical current50Hz50Hz

Plug Adaptors

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

What type of plug does your appliance have?

Your Appliance has Plug Type D

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

Socket Type D
(Sierra Leone)
to Plug Type C
(Channel Islands)

Socket Type D
(Sierra Leone)
to Plug Type G
(Channel Islands)

Your Appliance has Plug Type G

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

You will need this adaptor:

Socket Type D
(Sierra Leone)
to Plug Type C
(Channel Islands)

Channel Islands also uses Socket Type G, which is used in Sierra Leone. If using an appliance that has a Type G Plug in the Type G Sockets of Channel Islands, you will not need an adaptor.

Good to know

Voltage

The voltage found in Sierra Leone and Channel Islands is exactly the same (230V). You will not need a transformer.

Frequency of Electrical Current

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

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