Electricity and sockets
No – travelling from the UK you do not need an adapter for Cyprus: the sockets there (Type G) take your usual plugs.
Sockets at the destination
Mains supply in Cyprus: 230 V, 50 Hz, sockets of Type G. No surprises on voltage: Cyprus runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
Handy for multi-stop trips: Malta, Ireland, the Isle of Man and the United Kingdom use the same plug types. Nearby but different: Lithuania, Germany and Monaco – an adapter for Cyprus will not fit there. In Europe, 6 of 50 recorded destinations use exactly this combination.
Protective earth
Protective earth is standard in Cyprus; your adapter should carry it through.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | no adapter needed | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Type G | Check route → |
Voltage and frequency in Cyprus match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Oman, Brunei, Grenada, Zimbabwe, Dominica and Bahrain.
Common questions
Not needed – Type G sockets take UK and European plugs.
Type G – that is what you will find in Cyprus (230 V, 50 Hz).
No converter needed – Cyprus runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Cyprus from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →