In Rwanda, the electrical sockets (outlets) used are the “Type C” Europlug and the “Type E” and “Type F” Schuko. Often times we advise our guests to travel with plug adapters since many of our guests to Rwanda end up crossing to Uganda as well where the sockets are also different.

The Rwanda electrical sockets (outlets) supply electricity at between 220 and 240 volts AC. If you are to plug in an appliance that was built for 220-240 volt electrical input, or an appliance that is compatible with multiple voltages, then you need an adapter.

Travel plug adapters do not change the voltage.  The electric current coming through the adapter has to be the same 220-240 volts the socket is supplying. The United States of American sockets supply electricity at between 110 and 120 volts, far much lower than in most of the parts of the world.