Do I need a travel adapter for a trip to Angola?
Yes, you need a travel adapter (plug adapter) for a trip from the United Kingdom to Angola. In Angola, people are using different plugs and plug sockets that are not compatible with plugs from the United Kingdom!
Looking for a travel adapter for your upcoming trips? We have taken a close look at all the best adapters, and these are our favorite models:
About Angola
Angola is a country in Africa (Middle Africa) with about 19.6 Millionen inhabitants on an area of almost 1.2 Millionen km². The capital of Angola is Luanda (2.8 Millionen inhabitants).
People in the country are mainly speaking Portuguese.
The neighbors of Angola are the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia and Namibia.
TLD: .aoCurrency: AOACountry calling code: +244Country Code : AOWhich types of plugs are used in Angola?
Angola uses plugs of type C. Plug sockets of type G, which are common in the United Kingdom, are not in use in Angola.
What is the Electricity Voltage in Angola?
The voltage in Angola is 220 volts.
The voltage, therefore, is lower than the 230 volts in the United Kingdom. This difference means that you have to be cautious when using electrical devices purchased in the United Kingdom:
You should read the instruction manual of your device and check at which voltage it is safe to use.
If the voltage stated in the user's manual or on the device's power supply differs from the mains voltage in Angola, you should either not use your device there, or buy a voltage converter before departing.
What is the utility frequency in Angola?
The utility frequency in Angola is 50 Hertz.
The frequency, therefore, is the same as in the United Kingdom. That's why it is safe to use all your electric appliances in Angola.
