Congo-Kinshasa
In Congo-Kinshasa, power plugs and sockets (outlets) of type C, type D and type E are used. The standard voltage is 220 V at a frequency of 50 Hz.
- Yes, you need a power plug travel adapter for sockets type D in Congo-Kinshasa.
Do your power plugs fit in Congo-Kinshasa?
In Congo-Kinshasa, they use power sockets (outlets) of type C, D and E. In Hungary, you have plugs C and F. You need a power plug adapter in Congo-Kinshasa for sockets type D. Sockets type C and E can fit your plugs, but may not always be available locally.
- Check your devices with plug F. Some older plugs might not have the required pinhole for socket type E. In that case you still need a power plug adapter.
- Plugs F fit into sockets type C, but lack grounding.
- Plugs C and F may loosely fit into socket type D. This is unsafe and not reccomended.
Buy a power plug (travel) adapter
We don't sell power plug adapters. We refer you to Amazon, where you will find a great selection of travel adapters.
You need to look for a power plug adapter for sockets type D. Alternatively, choose a world travel adapter that fits multiple sockets, in case you travel more often.
Voltage converter needed in Congo-Kinshasa?
The standard voltage in Congo-Kinshasa (220 V) matches more or less the voltage level your devices typically operate at in Hungary (230 V). Manufacturers take these small deviations into account.
- You don't need a voltage converter in Congo-Kinshasa.
To be sure, check the label on your devices. Some devices never need a converter. If the label states 'INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz' the device can be used in every country in the world. This is common for devices with chargers like tablets/laptops, photo cameras, cell phones, toothbrushes, etc. For these devices you will only need a power plug adapter.
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