From Democratic Republic of the Congo to Dominican Republic
When travelling from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Dominican Republic: None of your Democratic Republic of the Congo plug types fit in Dominican Republic. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (230V → 120V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 120V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency differs (50Hz → 60Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dominican RepublicYour plugs
Type C
No fit
Type E
No fit
Accepted in Dominican Republic
Type A
Type B
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Dominican Republic: A, B
No fit for: C, E
Voltage: 230V → 120V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 60Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is 120V/60Hz with Type A, B, and C sockets.
Grid & history
The DR’s grid is gas-and-oil dominated, with growing solar and wind. Reliability has improved significantly over the last decade but residential apagones (outages) still occur.
Availability
Reliable in Santo Domingo and tourist resorts.
Sockets & hotels
Standard North American plus Type C Europlug fit in many modern sockets.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- US plugs fit local sockets directly, so US travellers do not need an adapter.
- The supply matches the US 120V, so US chargers work directly.
- A power bank is useful in residential areas.