Electricity and sockets
An adapter is required: Azerbaijan uses Types C and F, which does not accept plugs from the UK.
Sockets at the destination
Azerbaijan runs on 230 V at 50 Hz, with sockets following Types C and F. A converter can stay at home; Azerbaijan supplies 230 V.
The same socket system is used in Russia, Iran, Indonesia and Lebanon, so one adapter covers all of them. Watch out when moving on: Taiwan, Brunei and Hong Kong use a completely different system. Across Asia this setup is common: 17 of 50 countries.
Protective earth
Earthed sockets (Type F) and unearthed ones (Type C) exist side by side. For metal-bodied appliances the protective-earth path is what matters.
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 Azerbaijan match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Serbia, Andorra, Ukraine, Spain, Belarus and Germany.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan uses Types C and F at 230 V and 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 Azerbaijan from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →