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From Philippines to Somalia

Some plugs match

When travelling from Philippines to Somalia: Some of your Philippines plug types fit in Somalia (C). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.

PhilippinesPhilippines
SomaliaSomalia

Your plugs

Plug A

Type A

No fit

Plug B

Type B

No fit

Plug C

Type C

Fits

Accepted in Somalia

Plug C

Type C

Plug G

Type G

1 of 3 plug type(s) match

You: A, B, C • Somalia: C, G

No fit for: A, B

Voltage: 230V → 230V

Same voltage

Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz

Different frequency

Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.

You will need an adapter

Adapters you may need

Your plug shape does not fully match.

About electricity in Somalia

Somalia is 230V/50Hz with Type C and G sockets.

SO

Grid & history

There is no unified national grid. Private operators run city- and neighbourhood-level grids on diesel and growing solar.

Availability

Highly variable. Private generators are normal.

Sockets & hotels

Mix of Type C and Type G.

Energy mix

Renewables20%
Fossil80%

Privately-operated; solar rapidly expanding.

Practical tips

  • A universal adapter covering C and G is safest.
  • A high-capacity power bank is essential because outages are routine.

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