Cameroon – Plug Outlet Guide
To determine whether you need a power adapter for your trip to Cameroon, consider the type of plugs and voltage used in your home country compared to what is used in Cameroon.
Cameroon uses power outlets and plugs of types C & E. Take a look at the pictures below to see what these plugs and power sockets look like: Do the outlets look different in your country? You'll need a power plug adapter. Type C - The standard European plug. Commonly used in Europe, South-America and Asia, but also in quite a few other countries.
All power sockets in Cameroon provide a standard voltage of 220V with a standard frequency of 50Hz. You can use all your equipment in Cameroon if the outlet voltage in your own country is between 220V-240V. This is the case in most of Europe, Australia, the United Kingdom and most countries in Africa and Asia.
Plug types C and F also fit in a type E outlet. If you're not sure whether the outlets and plugs used in your country are the same as in Cameroon, you can use the tool at the top of this page to check if you need a travel adapter. All power sockets in Cameroon provide a standard voltage of 220V with a standard frequency of 50Hz.
If your devices are compatible with these specifications, you will not need a power adapter. However, if your devices use a different plug type or are not compatible with the voltage in Cameroon, you will need a power adapter and/or a voltage converter/transformer.
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