Electricity and sockets
Yes – from the UK you need a travel adapter for Belarus, because the sockets there (Types C and F) will not take your plugs.
Sockets at the destination
Before you pack: Belarus uses Types C and F, 230 V and 50 Hz. No surprises on voltage: Belarus runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
You will find identical sockets in Luxembourg, Montenegro, Russia and North Macedonia. Watch out when moving on: Malta, Gibraltar and Cyprus use a completely different system. Across Europe this setup is common: 31 of 50 countries.
Protective earth
Not every socket in Belarus is earthed: Type F yes, Type C no. Class I appliances belong in an earthed outlet.
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 → |
Chargers, laptops and hair dryers work in Belarus as they do in the UK. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Indonesia, Guinea-Bissau, Tajikistan, Iran, Guinea and South Korea.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Belarus.
Types C and F – that is what you will find in Belarus (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 Belarus from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →