Congo-Kinshasa
Are you planning to visit Congo-Kinshasa? Check if you need a power plug adapter or voltage converter for the power sockets (outlets) used in Congo-Kinshasa.
- You need a power plug adapter in Congo-Kinshasa, when living in India.
Below you find pictures of the applied power sockets and corresponding plugs. And we provide more information about the voltage and frequency.
Electricity in Congo-Kinshasa
In Congo-Kinshasa the power plug sockets are of type C, D and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz.
Power plug adapter needed in Congo-Kinshasa?
In Congo-Kinshasa the power plug sockets are of type C, D and E. Check out the following pictures. When living in India you need a power plug adapter for sockets type C, D and E.
- Your appliances with plug C
don't fit socket D.
- Your appliances with plug D
don't fit socket C or E.
- Your appliances with plug M
don't fit socket C, D or E.
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 can also check the map to see the use of different plugs and sockets in the world.

Voltage converter needed in Congo-Kinshasa?
In Congo-Kinshasa the standard voltage is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. You can use your electric appliances in Congo-Kinshasa, because the standard voltage (220 V) is (more or less) the same as in India (230 V). Manufacturers take these small deviations into account. So you don't need a voltage converter in Congo-Kinshasa, when living in India.
To be sure, check the label on the appliance. Some appliances never need a converter. If the label states 'INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz' the appliance can be used in all countries in the world. This is common for chargers of tablets/laptops, photo cameras, cell phones, toothbrushes, etc.
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