Do you need a travel adapter for Mozambique?

That depends on where you stay.

Mozambique uses three plug types:

• Type C: two round pins, the same type as in the Netherlands. Your Dutch plug fits directly into this.
• Type F: two round pins with earth clips, also known as Schuko. Identical to Dutch sockets.
• Type M: three large round pins in a triangular arrangement, the same type as in South Africa and Eswatini. You need a specific adapter for this.

Due to the Portuguese colonial history, in modern hotels and urban accommodations you often come across type C and F. But because of the geographical location next to South Africa, type M is also widespread, especially in older buildings and in the south of the country.

Important to know: a standard universal adapter often does NOT work on type M. Type M has larger pins than other plug types and is therefore not supported by most universal adapters. For type M you need a specific type M adapter.

Which type of socket does Mozambique have?

Mozambique uses three plug types:

• Type C: two round pins, unearthed. The same type as in the Netherlands and the rest of continental Europe
• Type F: two round pins with earth strips. The same type as in the Netherlands and Germany
• Type M: three large round pins in a triangular arrangement. The same type as in South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini

Which type you come across depends on the region and the age of the building. In Maputo, Beira and modern resorts you more often come across type C and F. In older buildings, regional accommodations and places close to the South African border, more often type M.

Which travel adapter for Mozambique is best?

Due to the mix with type M, you need a more comprehensive solution than a standard universal adapter.

For travellers to Mozambique we recommend two options:

1. For staying in modern hotels and urban areas: your Dutch type C/F plug works directly. No travel adapter needed.
2. For tours or places with type M sockets: a specific type M adapter alongside your Dutch plug.

The Remodius Universal Travel Adapter works for type C and F in Mozambique and in 220+ other countries. For type M we recommend bringing a separate type M adapter; these are cheap and compact.

When choosing a travel adapter for Mozambique, pay attention to:

• certainty that type M is supported (read the specs carefully!)
• a sturdy housing for varying socket quality
• built-in USB and USB-C ports
• compact size for hand luggage or safari backpack
• sufficient power for laptops and larger appliances

Power and voltage in Mozambique

The power supply in Mozambique is virtually the same as in the Netherlands.

• Voltage: 220 volts
• Frequency: 50 Hz
• Compatible with Dutch appliances: yes

So you do not need a voltage converter. A travel adapter (where needed) is sufficient. Your phone, laptop, camera and other devices work without problems.

Do keep in mind that the power supply in Mozambique is not always stable outside the major cities. Power outages occur regularly, especially in remote areas, lodges in national parks and on the islands of the Quirimbas Archipelago or Bazaruto Archipelago. A good power bank is therefore virtually indispensable.

When is a travel adapter for Mozambique essential?

An adapter is essential in Mozambique when using:

• phone and laptop chargers in type M accommodations
• camera and GoPro chargers
• electric toothbrushes
• power banks and portable batteries
• headlamps and torches with a rechargeable battery
• portable monitors for remote work

Especially if you make a tour through Mozambique, with overnight stays in both Maputo, lodges in Niassa Reserve, or diving resorts on the islands, preparation for both type C/F and type M is crucial.

Buying a travel adapter for Mozambique

Do you want to travel carefree and not depend on adapters on location? Then combine a universal adapter with a type M adapter, so you are equipped for every Mozambican socket.

Are you travelling on after Mozambique, for example to South Africa (type D, M and N, so a type M adapter is needed again), Tanzania (type D and G) or Zambia (type C, D and G)? Keep in mind that these countries also require specific adapters. The Remodius Universal Travel Adapter works in 220+ countries for the most common types, and is a smart addition to a type M adapter.