In Mauritania, power plugs and sockets are types C and E. The standard voltage is 220V at a frequency of 50Hz.
C · E
Socket types
220V
Voltage
50Hz
Frequency
Socket types used in Mauritania
For each socket below you'll also see the matching plug. These are what you'll find in the wall.
Type C
Type E
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Travelling from 🇺🇸 the United States to Mauritania?
🔌 Adapter needed⚡ Voltage converter needed🕐 Frequency differs
Do your plugs fit in Mauritania?
In Mauritania they use sockets of types C and E. Your types A and B from the United States won't fit, so you need a power plug travel adapter.
C · Socket in Mauritaniavs
✕A · Your plug A✕B · Your plug B
✕ Socket C does not fit your types A and B
E · Socket in Mauritaniavs
✕A · Your plug A✕B · Your plug B
✕ Socket E does not fit your types A and B
Voltage & frequency
🇲🇷 Mauritania
220V·50Hz
vs
🇺🇸 United States
120V·60Hz
Do you need a voltage converter in Mauritania?
⚡
Mind the voltage. The standard voltage in Mauritania (220V) is much higher than in the United States (120V). Without a converter you risk serious damage to your devices.
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Frequency differs. The frequency in Mauritania (50Hz) differs from the United States (60Hz). Be extra careful with motorised devices and items with timers or motors (clocks, shavers, some medical devices).
Many chargers (phones, laptops, cameras) are labelled INPUT: 100–240V, 50/60Hz — those work anywhere and only need a plug adapter, never a converter. Always check the label.
Frequently asked questions
What plug type is used in Mauritania?
Mauritania uses power sockets of types C and E. The standard voltage is 220V at a frequency of 50Hz.
Do I need a power plug adapter in Mauritania?
Yes. If you travel from the United States you need a power plug travel adapter for types C and E sockets in Mauritania, because your types A and B plugs don't fit.
Do I need a voltage converter in Mauritania?
Yes. The voltage in Mauritania (220V) differs from the United States (120V), so you need a voltage converter to protect your devices — unless a device is labelled 100–240V.
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