Gambia is located in Western Africa.  Gambia uses a three, large, square pin type of adapter plug.

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. Check to make sure your hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor and other appliances are dual voltage before you leave on your trip.  Non-grounded adapters may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter.

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 Gambia Adapter Model GIS-GAM-D-GUD

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 adapter 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.

An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter).

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Gambia 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 Gambia

Geography

Gambia is located in Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and Senegal. The area is twice the size of Delaware. The climate is tropical; hot, rainy season (June to November); cooler, dry season (November to May). The terrain is flood plain of the Gambia River flanked by some low hills. Gambia is the smallest country on the continent of Africa.

Currency

Currency Gambia is the Gambian Dalasi (GMD). Credit cards are only accepted by some hotels, otherwise most establishments only accept cash. Foreign currency and sometimes travelers’ cheques can be exchanged at banks throughout the country.

Staying Connected

Gambia has an adequate telephone system with microwave radio relay and open-wire network; state-owned Gambia Telecommunications partially privatized in 2007. Combined fixed-line and mobile-cellular teledensity, aided by multiple mobile-cellular providers, approached 85 per 100 persons in 2009. When traveling to Gambia, some you can take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Gambia 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.

Gambia had 491 internet hosts and 130,100 internet users. Internet access is available at internet cafes, although internet tends to be slow. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.