What Power Plug

Niger power plugs and voltage

You will need a travel adapter

Niger uses Type A, Type B, Type C, Type D and Type E sockets at 220 V / 50 Hz. Pick the country you are travelling from to see exactly what you need.

Plug types
A / B / C / D / E
5 socket types in use
Voltage
220 V
High-voltage grid (220–240 V)
Frequency
50 Hz
50 Hz — Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania
National standard
—
Grid reliability: Low

What the sockets look like

Type A socket used in Niger Type A socket Type B socket used in Niger Type B socket Type C socket used in Niger Type C socket Type D socket used in Niger Type D socket Type E socket used in Niger Type E socket
Good to know: One of the widest socket mixes in the world.

Power in Niger

Niger, a landlocked country in West Africa, has a power infrastructure that faces significant challenges due to its harsh climate and limited resources. Niger uses Type A, Type B, Type C, Type D, Type E and Type F power plugs. The standard voltage is 220 V and the supply frequency is 50 Hz. Major power generation in Niger relies heavily on thermal and hydro sources, though capacity is limited. The reliability of the power grid is low, with frequent outages and limited access to electricity in rural areas. Efforts are underway to improve the infrastructure, but substantial investment is needed to meet the growing demand for energy.

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Recommended gear

Adapters & converters →
EPICKA 75 W GaN universal travel adapter
★ RecommendedUniversal travel adapter

EPICKA 75 W GaN universal travel adapter

One block that covers US, UK, EU and Australian sockets, with 75 W of USB-C charging — enough for a laptop without carrying its power brick.

  • Plugs for US / UK / EU / AU sockets
  • 3× USB-C (75 W total) + 2× USB-A
  • Universal AC socket, fused, up to 2000 W
  • About 250 g

It does not convert voltage. A 120 V appliance still gets 230 V in Europe, whatever adapter you use.

Best for: Phones, laptops, cameras, tablets and anything dual-voltage.

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