Travel plug Senegal 🇸🇳

Do you need a travel adapter for Senegal?

Yes, in almost all cases.

Senegal uses four plug types side by side:

• Type C: two round pins, the same type as in the Netherlands. Your Dutch plug fits directly into this one.
• Type D: three round pins in a triangular shape, the British colonial type.
• Type E: an earthed socket with earth pin, the same type as in France and Belgium.
• Type K: two round pins plus a semi-round earth pin, the Danish type.

In modern hotels and the capital Dakar you more often come across type C and E, while in older buildings, regional accommodations and the interior all four types occur mixed together. You cannot rely on that mix.

A travel adapter for Senegal is essential when you:

• bring Dutch chargers or electrical appliances
• stay in hotels, guesthouses or local accommodations
• take a round trip through different cities and regions
• want to avoid having no power on arrival

Which socket type does Senegal have?

Senegal uses four plug types:

• Type C: two round pins, ungrounded. The same type as in the Netherlands and the rest of continental Europe
• Type D: three large round pins in a triangular shape. The same type as in India, Pakistan and Sudan
• Type E: two round pins with earth pin. The same type as in France, Belgium and Poland
• Type K: two round pins with semi-round earth pin at the bottom. The same type as in Denmark

Due to the French colonial history, you still come across a lot of type E in Senegal. In modern accommodations, type C sockets are also dominant. You come across type D and K occasionally in older buildings.

Which travel adapter for Senegal is best?

Because of the mix of four plug types, a universal travel adapter is by far the smartest choice.

For a one-off trip to Senegal you could theoretically travel with several separate adapters, but that is cumbersome and you never know exactly which one you need. A universal travel adapter covers all four types in one device.

The Remodius Universal Travel Adapter works in Senegal and in 220+ other countries, with multiple USB ports so you can charge your phone, laptop and camera at the same time.

When choosing a travel adapter for Senegal, look for:

• support for multiple plug types (C, D, E and K)
• sturdy housing for varying socket quality
• built-in USB and USB-C ports
• compact size for hand luggage
• enough power for laptops and larger appliances

Power and voltage in Senegal

The power supply in Senegal is the same as in the Netherlands.

• Voltage: 230 volts
• Frequency: 50 Hz
• Compatible with Dutch appliances: yes

So you do not need a voltage converter. A travel adapter for Senegal is sufficient. Your phone, laptop, camera and other devices work without any problems.

Do bear in mind, however, that the power supply in Senegal is not always stable. Power outages occur regularly, especially outside Dakar. A good power bank is therefore always a sensible addition.

When is a travel adapter for Senegal indispensable?

An adapter is indispensable in Senegal when using:

• phone and laptop chargers
• camera and GoPro chargers
• electric toothbrushes
• power banks and portable batteries
• hair dryers and straighteners
• portable monitors for remote work

Especially if you take a round trip through Senegal, with overnight stays in Dakar, Saint-Louis as well as remote accommodations in the Casamance or the hinterland, a reliable universal travel adapter is indispensable.

Buying a travel adapter for Senegal

Want to travel worry-free and not depend on adapters on site? Then choose a reliable universal travel adapter suitable for all sockets in Senegal.

With the right adapter you avoid loose connections, non-working devices and unnecessary stress during your trip. Travelling onward after Senegal, for example to Morocco (type C and E), Mali (type C and E) or Gambia (type G)? Then the Remodius Universal Travel Adapter works there too, in 220+ countries.