Somalia uses Types C and G plugs, 220V at 50Hz. Travelling from the UK you do not need an adapter. Phone and laptop chargers are usually rated 100-240V, so they only need the right plug.
| Plug type | Types C and G |
| Type C | two round pins (Europlug) |
| Type G | three rectangular pins (UK type) |
| Voltage | 220V |
| Frequency | 50Hz |
| Travelling from | Home plug | Adapter | Voltage converter |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Type G, 230V | Not needed for Type G | Not needed |
| United States | Types A and B, 120V | Needed | Needed for single-voltage appliances |
| India | Types C, D and M, 230V | Not needed for Type C | Not needed |
| United Arab Emirates | Type G, 230V | Not needed for Type G | Not needed |
| Australia | Type I, 230V | Needed | Not needed |
| Canada | Types A and B, 120V | Needed | Needed for single-voltage appliances |
Source: Mains electricity by country (IEC plug letters), checked 2026-10-16. Hotels may also have other sockets.
Types C and G: Type C has two round pins (Europlug); Type G has three rectangular pins (UK type).
220V at 50Hz.
Not always. Both use Type G, so United Kingdom plugs of that type fit.
Yes. United States uses Types A and B and Somalia uses Types C and G, so you need an adapter.
Not always. Both use Type C, so India plugs of that type fit.
Not always. Both use Type G, so United Arab Emirates plugs of that type fit.
Yes. Australia uses Type I and Somalia uses Types C and G, so you need an adapter.
Yes. Canada uses Types A and B and Somalia uses Types C and G, so you need an adapter.