Type G plug adapter
Type G prongs on the wall side and a socket for your plugs on the front.
Fits the Type G outlets in the Gambia.
Look for
- Takes your plugs on the front
- A fuse inside (BS 8546)
- Compact enough for recessed sockets
Plugs by countryGambia
Plugs used in the Gambia
The Gambia uses Type G outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
- Type G
- 230V
- 50Hz
Going to the Gambia? Check your plugs:
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Plug and outlet types in the Gambia
Plug 
Outlet
Adapters for the Gambia
You need an adapter with Type G prongs, unless your plugs already fit. A universal adapter covers the Gambia and almost everywhere else.
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Universal travel adapter
Slide-out prongs for most of the world, handy if this isn't your only trip.
Works in the Gambia and most other countries.
Look for
- USB-C ports for charging without a brick
- A fuse
- Fits the countries you visit most
Voltage in the Gambia
That's the voltage most of the world uses. Dual-voltage chargers work fine; 100-120V-only gear from North America or Japan needs a converter.
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
Traveling to the Gambia from...
Pick your home country for a plug-by-plug answer.
- From United StatesAdapter needed
- From United KingdomPlugs fit
- From CanadaAdapter needed
- From AustraliaAdapter needed
- From GermanyAdapter needed
- From FranceAdapter needed
- From ChinaAdapter needed
- From IndiaAdapter needed
- From JapanAdapter needed
- From ItalyAdapter needed
Leaving the Gambia?
Also worth packing
Dual-voltage and carry-on friendly, so they work in the Gambia and everywhere after.
Power bank
Keeps your phone going on travel days. Carry it on; airlines ban power banks from checked bags.
Look for
- Under 100Wh (about 27,000mAh)
- USB-C in and out
- Watt-hours (Wh) printed on the case
Multi-port USB-C charger
One dual-voltage charger for phone, laptop and watch, so you need one adapter.
Look for
- 100-240V input
- Enough watts for your laptop
- Two or more USB-C ports
Long USB-C cable
Hotel outlets are rarely next to the bed. Two metres reaches.
Look for
- 2m long
- Rated for your charger's watts
- Braided