Congo is located in Central Africa. These adapters allow you to plug your US appliances and electrics into Congo wall outlets.    Depending on what appliances you are bringing, you may need a converter when traveling to Africa.

The Going In Style Deluxe Democratic Republic of Congo Adapter Plug Kit comes with a total of four adapter plugs.  The Deluxe adapter kit includes both grounded and non-grounded plugs for traveling to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Going In Style Standard Adapter Plug Kit comes with two grounded plugs.  The Going In Style Basic Adapter Kit comes with two non-grounded plugs.

Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage. A non-grounded adapter may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter.  If your hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor is not dual voltage you will most likely need a converter to use your electric.  For more information see Going In Style's Adapter and Converter Finder.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup.  If you think you will need additional adapters for your trip, you can also purchase individual adapters.

Going In Style Congo, D. Republic of the Adapter Model GIS-CONGOD-B-F-GUB-GUF

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Congo, Democratic Republic of the operates on 220 volt electricity and is generated at 50Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

Be sure to check each individual appliance to see if it is dual voltage.  You can watch Going In Style's video on how to check to see if your appliance is dual voltage.

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Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Asus, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

Grounded Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adaptor plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.

Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.

To learn more about adapters and converters visit Going In Style's Blog.

About Democratic Republic of the Congo

Geography

The Democratic Republic of the Congo, is located in Central Africa, northeast of Angola. The area is one-fourth the size of the US. The climate is tropical; hot and humid in equatorial river basin; cooler and drier in southern highlands; cooler and wetter in eastern highlands; north of Equator - wet season (April to October), dry season (December to February); south of Equator - wet season (November to March), dry season (April to October). The terrain is vast central basin is a low-lying plateau; mountains in east.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a barely adequate telephone system. The state-owned operator providing less than 1 fixed-line connection per 1000 persons; given the backdrop of a wholly inadequate fixed-line infrastructure, the use of mobile-cellular services has surged and subscribership in 2010 exceeded 11 million - roughly 15 per 100 persons

Staying Connected

When traveling to the Democratic Republic of the Congo some people take satellite phones, but this option can be expensive. Another option is to take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Congo, Democratic Republic of the SIM card. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has 2,514 internet hosts and 290,000 internet users. Internet is available at internet cafes and at some hotels. Internet connection can be slow and unreliable. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.