Middle East plug types and voltage: do you need an adapter?
15 countries and territories. The most common sockets are Type G, Type C and Type D. 15 of 15 run on 220–240 V. Travellers from India can plug a phone charger straight in across 11 of them.
Socket types in the Middle East
By where you are travelling from
| Travelling from | Phone charger fits without an adapter | Single-voltage hair dryer needs a converter |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 of 15 | 15 of 15 |
| United Kingdom | 10 of 15 | 0 of 15 |
| Europe | 9 of 15 | 0 of 15 |
| Australia | 0 of 15 | 0 of 15 |
| Canada | 3 of 15 | 15 of 15 |
| Japan | 3 of 15 | 15 of 15 |
| India | 11 of 15 | 0 of 15 |
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Every country in the Middle East
| Country | Sockets | Voltage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | G | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Iran | C, F | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Iraq | C, D, G | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Israel | C, H | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Jordan | B, C, D, F, G, J | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Kuwait | C, G | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Lebanon | A, B, C, D, G | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Oman | G | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Palestine | C, H | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Qatar | D, G | 240 V | 50 Hz |
| Saudi Arabia | G | 230 V | 60 Hz |
| Syria | C, E, L | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Turkey | C, F | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| United Arab Emirates | G | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Yemen | A, D, G | 230 V | 50 Hz |
Frequently asked questions
What plug types are used in the Middle East?
Type G (10 of 15), Type C (9 of 15), Type D (5 of 15), Type F (3 of 15), Type A (2 of 15), Type B (2 of 15) and 4 more. Many countries list more than one type, so check the country before you pack.
What is the voltage in the Middle East?
15 of 15 countries and territories run on 220–240 V. 14 use 50 Hz and 1 uses 60 Hz.
Does one adapter work across the Middle East?
No single socket type is used everywhere in the Middle East. Type G is the most common (10 of 15). For a multi-country trip, a universal adapter is the simplest option; check its coverage first.
Do I need a voltage converter for the Middle East?
Only for single-voltage appliances such as many hair dryers, when they cross between the 110 V and 220 V families. Phones, laptops and chargers marked INPUT 100–240 V just need a plug adapter. Which countries use which.
Universal travel adapter coverage · 110V vs 220V countries · All countries
Data verified 8 September 2026 against the IEC World Plugs dataset, WorldStandards and Wikipedia. How this data was verified.