Electricity and sockets
An adapter is required: Afghanistan uses Types C and F, which does not accept plugs from the UK.
Sockets at the destination
The grid in Afghanistan works at 230 V and 50 Hz; the recorded sockets are Types C and F. A converter can stay at home; Afghanistan supplies 230 V.
Handy for multi-stop trips: Indonesia, Azerbaijan, Lebanon and Iran use the same plug types. Watch out when moving on: Oman, Malaysia and Taiwan use a completely different system. Across Asia this setup is common: 17 of 50 countries.
Protective earth
Mixed supply: Type C without earth, Type F with earth. Which one is in your room only shows on arrival.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Types C and F | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C and F | Check route → |
Voltage and frequency in Afghanistan match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Croatia, Portugal, Egypt, Moldova, North Macedonia and Estonia.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Afghanistan.
Types C and F – that is what you will find in Afghanistan (230 V, 50 Hz).
No. At 230 V the supply matches UK and European appliances.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Afghanistan from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →