Republic of Congo is located in Africa and uses a two round pin, Continental Europe style of adapter plug.  The Going In Style Adapter Plug Deluxe Republic of Congo Kit comes with two adapters. Going In Style Deluxe kit includes both grounded and non-grounded plugs and ships Priority mail. Learn more about Grounded and Non-Grounded Adapters>>

The Going In Style Standard Adapter Kit for the Republic of Congo comes with a grounded plug. Basic Going In Style Adapter Plug Kit for the Republic of Congo comes with a non-grounded adapter.

When traveling to Africa you may need a converter depending on what electrics you take with you. Learn more about DUAL VOLTAGE and CONVERTERS>>

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.

Going In Style Congo, Republic of the Adapter Model GIS-CONGOR-B-GUB

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.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Congo, 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.

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.

About Congo, Republic of the

Geography

Congo, Republic of the, is located in Central Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon. The area is slightly smaller than Montana. The climate is tropical; rainy season (March to June); dry season (June to October); persistent high temperatures and humidity; particularly enervating climate astride the Equator. The terrain is coastal plain, southern basin, central plateau, northern basin.

Currency

Currency in Japan is the Japanese Yen (JPY). Credit cards are widely at hotels, restaurants and shops. Foreign currency and travelers cheques can be exchanged at banks throughout Japan.Currency in Congo, Republic of the, is the Franc, Credit cards are not generally accepted with the exception of a few major hotels. Foreign currency and travelers cheques can be exchanged at banks. The US Dollar and other foreign currency are generally accepted.

Staying Connected

Congo, Republic of the, primary telephone network consists of microwave radio relay and coaxial cable with services barely adequate for government use; key exchanges are in Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, and Loubomo; intercity lines frequently out of order. Fixed-line infrastructure is inadequate providing only 1 connection per 100 persons; in the absence of an adequate fixed line infrastructure, mobile-cellular subscribership has surged and now exceeds 90 per 100 persons. When traveling to Congo, Republic of the, some you can take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Congo, 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 Congo, Republic of the, has 43 internet hosts and 245,200 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.