Do You Need a Travel Adapter for Liberia?
Liberia uses Type A, Type B, Type C and Type F sockets at 120 V / 230 V, 50 / 60 Hz. Phone and laptop chargers from the US, Europe, Canada and Japan plug straight in. From the UK and Australia you need a Type B or F adapter. Single-voltage hair dryers from the US, the UK, Europe, Australia, Canada and Japan also need a voltage converter.
Liberia's supply is genuinely mixed. The national utility's current distribution standard is 230/400 V at 50 Hz, but the older 120 V, 60 Hz US-style supply still exists in much of Monrovia and the sources disagree on which you will meet. Sockets are a mix of US Type A/B and European Type C/F. Treat every socket as unknown until you read its label, and bring dual-voltage devices only.
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Verdict by where you are travelling from
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| From | Phone, laptop or USB charger | Hair dryer or straightener | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| The US | Works | Converter | Step-down converter (amazon.com) |
| The UK | Adapter Type B/F | Converter + Type B/F adapter | Type B adapter · Step-up converter (amazon.co.uk) |
| Europe | Works | Converter | Step-up converter (amazon.de) |
| Australia | Adapter Type B/F | Converter + Type B/F adapter | Type B adapter · Step-up converter (amazon.com.au) |
| Canada | Works | Converter | Step-down converter (amazon.ca) |
| Japan | Works | Converter | Step-down converter (amazon.co.jp) |
Phone, laptop, USB and camera chargers are dual voltage, so they only need the right plug. Single-voltage hair dryers, straighteners and kettles need a converter unless rated for the supply you plug into (120 or 230 V); electric shavers and CPAP machines vary by model. Read the INPUT line on the label. Adapter or converter?
More about sockets in Liberia
No other country or territory in Africa has exactly this mix of sockets (of 55 in the region).
Frequently asked questions
What plug does Liberia use?
Liberia uses Type A, Type B, Type C and Type F sockets. Type A: two flat parallel pins. Type B: two flat parallel pins and a round earth pin. Type C: two round 4 mm pins, 19 mm apart. Type F: two round 4.8 mm pins with earth clips on the sides. Type D, Type E and Type G sockets are also reported occasionally.
What is the voltage in Liberia?
Liberia runs on 120 V / 230 V at 50 / 60 Hz. Both voltages are in use, so check the socket or ask before plugging in a single-voltage appliance. Both frequencies are in use depending on the region.
Can I charge my iPhone or laptop in Liberia?
Yes. Phones, laptops and USB chargers are dual voltage (100–240 V), so 120 V / 230 V is fine. Chargers from the US, Europe, Canada and Japan plug straight in. From the UK and Australia you need a Type B or F plug adapter.
Do I need a voltage converter for Liberia?
Possibly. Liberia has both 120 V and 230 V supplies. Dual-voltage devices are fine everywhere; single-voltage hair dryers and appliances need a converter on the wrong supply. Check the label on the socket.
Other countries in Africa
Socket types: Type A Type B Type C Type F · Voltage by country
Data verified 8 September 2026 against the IEC World Plugs dataset, WorldStandards and Wikipedia, plus an official national source for Liberia. How this data was verified.