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How to use plugs from Cape Verde in Isle of Man

Plugs, sockets, adapters and other information needed for travelling from Cape Verde to Isle of Man in this page. If you want a report for other countries, re-start the wizard to find to electric adapters for your trip here.

Quick Chart at-a-glance

  Cape Verde Isle of Man  
Voltage: 220V. 240V. icons/teeth.gif icons/exclamation2.gif  
Plugs Type: C, F. C, G. icons/teeth.gif icons/question.gif  
Hertz: 50Hz. 50Hz. icons/teeth.gif  

If you are electrical savvy, perhaps the previous chart is all you need. If this is not the case, you can continue reading and discover what the chart is saying!

Plugs and Sockets at each country

In Cape Verde the following plugs are used: (includes Praia, Mindelo, Santa Maria, São Filipe, Vila das Pombas, Tarrafal, Ponta do Sol.)

Cape Verde' Plug Type C Cape Verde' Plug Type F
Plug Type C Plug Type F
Cape Verde' Outlet Type C Cape Verde' Outlet Type F
Outlet Type C Outlet Type F

... and in Isle of Man you will use: (includes Douglas, Castletown, Port Erin & Port St Mary, Peel.)

Isle of Man' Plug Type C Isle of Man' Plug Type G
Plug Type C Plug Type G
Isle of Man' Outlet Type C Isle of Man' Outlet Type G
Outlet Type C Outlet Type G

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Voltage

Similar voltage

The voltage is not exact, but the difference is usually tolerable by electrical devices. Its mostly safe to plug your electrical apparatus from Cape Verde in Isle of Man without a voltage adapter. If you have any concerns with a special device i.e. a medical device, you probably want to seek further professional help.

Plugs Type

Some connectors are used in both countries

You will be able to plug the devices directly in Isle of Man (please read other sections of this reports in regards to voltage, etc.). Perhaps you will need adapters for some sockets, but it is usually easier to find adapters at destination if your plug is already being used in the country. Sometimes different cities uses different systems, you might need to do a bit more of research. If you find more information please let us know.

Adapters

Lists of adapters you can use in your travel:

Adapter: generic

front view of generic adapter to use plugs type A, B, C, D, E, F, I, M from Cape Verde in outlets type G from Isle of Man back view of generic adapter to use plugs type A, B, C, D, E, F, I, M from Cape Verde in outlets type G from Isle of Man
Front Back

This adapter allows you to use plugs type: A, B, C, D, E, F, I, M into outlets type: G.

This is a very cheap adapter without loose terminal and finger protection; it does have earth pass-though (good); but no good grip because of so many different supported plugs. We recommend to use a more expensive option if available.

Adapters you can buy

You can buy the following multi-purpose adapters from Amazon. Please also take a look at the recommended gadgets for your trip.

Hertz

Equal Hertz

This is the perfect situation. You will not have any clock shift issue with the same Hertz.

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