Electricity and sockets
An adapter is required: Egypt uses Types C and F, which does not accept plugs from the UK.
Sockets at the destination
The grid in Egypt works at 230 V and 50 Hz; the recorded sockets are Types C and F. No surprises on voltage: Egypt runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
The same socket system is used in Angola, Sao Tome and Principe, Algeria and Cabo Verde, so one adapter covers all of them. Travelling further to Uganda, Zimbabwe and Lesotho means a different adapter. 7 of the 55 destinations in Africa share the plug types of Egypt.
Protective earth
Egypt has sockets with a protective earth (Type F) and without (Type C). A plug that fits mechanically does not guarantee earthing.
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 Egypt as they do in the UK. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: South Korea, Sweden, the Netherlands, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria and North Korea.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C and F.
Types C and F – that is what you will find in Egypt (230 V, 50 Hz).
No converter needed – Egypt runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Egypt from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →