← All countries§ 01 · Power in Mozambique

🇲🇿Power in Mozambique.

Mozambique operates on 230V/50Hz with Type C, F, and M outlets throughout the country. US travelers must bring adapters and voltage converters for electronic devices.

The electrical system follows Portuguese colonial standards, creating a mix of European and South African plug types across different regions. Major cities like Maputo offer reliable power infrastructure, while rural areas may experience intermittent service.

§ Compatibility check

Do I need an adapter?

§ 04 · More about Mozambique

Things worth knowing before you go.

Quick facts to keep in your back pocket — currency, language, the time difference, which side of the road they drive on.

Capital
Maputo
Currency
MZN – Mozambican Metical
Language
Portuguese
Time zone
UTC+2
Driving
Left
Tap water
Not Safe
Emergency
Save this before you fly. Police, ambulance, fire — all on 119.
119
§ Travel essentials

What every traveler should pack — and why.

Four picks for any international trip — what they actually do, and the moments where they pay for themselves.

Stay secureFrom $3.09/mo
NordVPN

Hotel and airport WiFi in Mozambique is open and shared. NordVPN encrypts everything you do — banking, email, streaming — so no one on the same network can snoop.

When it pays off
  • Banking from a café in Maputo
  • Streaming your usual subscriptions abroad
  • Working from co-working spots without trust issues
NordVPNTry NordVPN
Stay connectedFrom $4.50
Airalo eSIM

Skip the SIM card hunt and the roaming charges. Airalo activates the second your plane lands in Mozambique — and if you're hopping through several countries, one regional plan covers them all.

When it pays off
  • Local data the moment you land in Mozambique
  • Multi-country plans for Asia, Europe, LATAM
  • Smaller destinations big providers skip
AiraloAiralo for Mozambique
Cover the unexpectedFrom $0.99/day
Ekta Insurance

One unplanned hospital visit abroad can wipe out a year of vacation budget. Ekta covers medical emergencies, trip cancellation, and lost baggage — the three things that actually go wrong on real trips — for less than a coffee a day.

When it pays off
  • Got food poisoning on day 3 of 10
  • Bag never showed up at baggage claim
  • Flight cancelled, hotel non-refundable
Ekta Travel InsuranceGet Ekta
Soft landingFixed price
Welcome Pickups

Land in Mozambique jet-lagged and skip the taxi-line negotiation. Welcome Pickups books an English-speaking driver who waits for you at arrivals with your name on a sign — fixed price, no surprises.

When it pays off
  • First-time visiting and not sure how the airport works
  • Arriving late at night with kids, gear, or both
  • Tired of explaining your hotel address to a cab driver
Welcome PickupsBook a pickup

We may earn a commission from purchases — it keeps PlugHopper free.

§ The PlugHopper shop

Everything we'd actually pack.

Curated Amazon lists, organized by what you actually need at each phase of the trip — from packing the suitcase to landing in a new country.

Available on Amazon
Browse the full PlugHopper storefront
Visit storefront

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This helps keep PlugHopper free.

§ 02 · Plan with Pluggy
Pluggy AI · Online

Pack for Mozambique in about a minute.

Tell Pluggy where you're going and your dates. We handle weather, packing, the right adapter, eSIM, transport from the airport — all in one conversation.

Plan my Mozambique trip — free
Weather
10-day forecast
Packing
Tailored list
Power
Type C / F / M ready
Food
Local picks
Transport
Airport → city
Tips
From real travellers
§ 06 · Type C plugs
C

The plug used in Mozambique.

Northern provinces primarily use Type C and F outlets, while southern regions near South Africa commonly feature Type M plugs. Maputo and Beira have the most reliable electrical grids, with backup generators standard in hotels and businesses.

Full Type C guide →
§ 08 · Common questions
What type of power plug is used in Mozambique?+

Mozambique uses Type C and Type F and Type M power plugs and electrical outlets. The standard voltage is 230V with a frequency of 50Hz.

Do I need a travel adapter for Mozambique?+

Yes, travelers from the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other countries using Type A/B plugs will need a travel adapter for Mozambique. The Type C/F/M outlets are not compatible with American flat-blade plugs.

Do I need a voltage converter for Mozambique?+

Mozambique uses 230V. Dual-voltage electronics (smartphones, laptops, cameras) labeled "100-240V" work fine with just a plug adapter. Single-voltage appliances from a different voltage zone (hair dryers, curling irons, kettles) must NOT be plugged in directly — they can be damaged or dangerous. Check every device label before plugging in.

Can I charge my iPhone or Android phone in Mozambique?+

Yes. All modern smartphone chargers (including iPhone and Android USB chargers) are dual-voltage (100-240V) and work in Mozambique. You only need a plug adapter to fit the Type C/F/M outlets.

Can I use my laptop charger in Mozambique?+

Yes. Laptop chargers from Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and other major brands are universal (100-240V). You only need a Type C/F/M plug adapter for Mozambique.

What is the emergency phone number in Mozambique?+

The emergency phone number in Mozambique is 119. Save this number in your phone before your trip.

§ 09 · Ready to go

Plan your Mozambique trip with Pluggy.

Get my packing list — free
§ Directory · Plug guides for every country

Browse all 190 country guides

A
Afghanistan·Albania·Algeria·Andorra·Angola·Argentina·Armenia·Australia·Austria·Azerbaijan
B
Bahamas·Bahrain·Bangladesh·Barbados·Belarus·Belgium·Belize·Benin·Bhutan·Bolivia·Bosnia and Herzegovina·Botswana·Brazil·Brunei·Bulgaria·Burkina Faso·Burundi
C
Cambodia·Cameroon·Canada·Cape Verde·Central African Republic·Chad·Chile·China·Colombia·Costa Rica·Croatia·Cuba·Cyprus·Czechia
D
Democratic Republic of the Congo·Denmark·Djibouti·Dominica·Dominican Republic
E
Ecuador·Egypt·El Salvador·Equatorial Guinea·Eritrea·Estonia·Eswatini·Ethiopia
F
Fiji·Finland·France
G
Gabon·Gambia·Georgia·Germany·Ghana·Greece·Grenada·Guatemala·Guinea·Guinea-Bissau·Guyana
H
Haiti·Honduras·Hong Kong·Hungary
I
Iceland·India·Indonesia·Iran·Iraq·Ireland·Israel·Italy·Ivory Coast
J
Jamaica·Japan·Jordan
K
Kazakhstan·Kenya·Kosovo·Kuwait·Kyrgyzstan
L
Laos·Latvia·Lebanon·Lesotho·Liberia·Libya·Liechtenstein·Lithuania·Luxembourg
M
Madagascar·Malawi·Malaysia·Maldives·Mali·Malta·Mauritania·Mauritius·Mexico·Moldova·Monaco·Mongolia·Montenegro·Morocco·Mozambique·Myanmar
N
Namibia·Nepal·Netherlands·New Zealand·Nicaragua·Niger·Nigeria·North Macedonia·Norway
O
Oman
P
Pakistan·Palestine·Panama·Papua New Guinea·Paraguay·Peru·Philippines·Poland·Portugal·Puerto Rico
Q
Qatar
R
Republic of the Congo·Romania·Russia·Rwanda
S
Saint Kitts and Nevis·Saint Lucia·Saint Vincent and the Grenadines·Samoa·San Marino·São Tomé and Príncipe·Saudi Arabia·Senegal·Serbia·Seychelles·Sierra Leone·Singapore·Slovakia·Slovenia·Solomon Islands·Somalia·South Africa·South Korea·South Sudan·Spain·Sri Lanka·Sudan·Suriname·Sweden·Switzerland·Syria
T
Taiwan·Tajikistan·Tanzania·Thailand·Timor-Leste·Togo·Tonga·Trinidad and Tobago·Tunisia·Turkey·Turkmenistan
U
Uganda·Ukraine·United Arab Emirates·United Kingdom·United States of America·Uruguay·Uzbekistan
V
Vanuatu·Vatican City·Venezuela·Vietnam
Y
Yemen
Z
Zambia·Zimbabwe