Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from Uganda to Benin?

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Summary

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

UgandaBenin
Plug TypesGE
Voltage240V220V
Frequency of electrical current50Hz50Hz

Plug Adaptors

Uganda uses Plug Type G.

Your Appliance has Plug Type G

You will need this adaptor:

Socket Type
(Uganda)
to Plug Type E
(Benin)

Considerations

Voltage

The voltages found in Uganda (240V) and Benin (220V) are not exactly the same, but the difference is tolerable, so you should not need a transformer.

Good to know

Frequency of Electrical Current

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

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