Power Plugs and Sockets in Mauritania - Do You Need an Adapter?

If you are travelling to Mauritania 🇲🇷 from Somalia 🇸🇴, then NO, you will not need an adapter.

You are not from Somalia 🇸🇴? Click here to change country.

In Mauritania, the plug types used are C. The voltage is 220 V with a frequency of 50Hz. On the other hand, in Somalia, the plug types used are C. The voltage in Somalia is 220 V with a frequency of 50Hz.

Type C

✅ Your devices from Somalia of type C will be valid and will work without an adapter.

What are the plugs like in Mauritania?

In Mauritania, the predominant plug types are C. If you are coming from Somalia, then your devices are of type C.

In this sense, you will not have any problems with your electronic devices, as the plugs in Mauritania are compatible with the devices from Somalia.

Do I need a voltage and frequency converter to travel to Mauritania?

It is important to know that in Mauritania the electrical voltage is 220 V, with a frequency of 50Hz. In Somalia, the electrical voltage is 220 V and the frequency is 50Hz.

For this reason, you will not need a voltage converter to use your devices from Somalia in Mauritania.

Table of Contents

What are the plugs like in Mauritania?
Do I need a voltage and frequency converter to travel to Mauritania?
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Below we will answer some of the most common questions asked by travelers going to Mauritania.

Can I charge my iPhone or Android mobile device in Mauritania?

If you are travelling from Somalia to Mauritania, you will be able to charge your iPhone or Android mobile device without any problems. Nowadays, these devices are designed to work with wide ranges of voltage and frequency. Additionally, since both countries use compatible plug types, you will not need an adapter in Mauritania to charge your iPhone or Android.

Can I plug in my laptop charger in Mauritania?

If you are travelling from Somalia to Mauritania, you will be able to charge your laptop without any problems. Nowadays, laptops are designed to work with wide ranges of voltage and frequency. Additionally, since both countries use compatible plug types, you will not need an adapter in Mauritania to charge your laptop.

Can I use my hair dryer or straightener in Mauritania?

Yes, with respect to voltage and frequency, you will be able to use devices such as your hair dryer or hair straightener in Mauritania without any problems.