Travel plug South Sudan

Which sockets are used in South Sudan?

In South Sudan you'll find:

• Socket type C
• Socket type D
• Mains voltage: 230V
• Frequency: 50 Hz

That's good news for your devices, because the voltage and frequency are the same as in the Netherlands. The “problem” mainly lies in the shape of the socket.

Do Dutch plugs fit in South Sudan?

In the Netherlands you usually use plug type C and type F.

• Type C (Europlug) → fits in type C sockets in South Sudan.
• Type F (Schuko, with side earth) → often fits in type C too, but without earthing.

But: if you come across a type D socket (and they exist), your plugs won't fit properly.

Why type D matters

Type D has three round pins (triangular arrangement). Dutch plugs (C/F) can sometimes loosely “wedge” into type D, but that's unsafe: a poor connection means heat, sparks or failure. That's why the advice is simple:

Bring a travel adapter that supports type D.

Since you can't guarantee type C sockets everywhere, it's smart to be prepared, especially in hotels, lodges or buildings with older/varied installations.

Do you need a voltage converter in South Sudan?

Usually not. South Sudan uses 230V / 50 Hz, the same as the Netherlands. To be safe, check the label of your charger:

• Does it say “INPUT: 100–240V, 50/60Hz”? Then you're fine (this is standard on phone and laptop chargers).
• Do you have a device that only supports 110V? Then you do need a converter, but that's rare with Dutch devices.

Which travel adapter is most convenient?

For South Sudan you have two safe choices:

1. Travel adapter to type D: if you only visit this country.
2. Universal adapter: handy if you travel more often and want to cover multiple plug types at once (and preferably with USB-C/USB-A to charge several devices simultaneously).