Electricity and sockets
Yes – from the UK you need a travel adapter for Iran, because the sockets there (Types C and F) will not take your plugs.
Sockets at the destination
Before you pack: Iran uses Types C and F, 230 V and 50 Hz. A converter can stay at home; Iran supplies 230 V.
You will find identical sockets in Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Indonesia and Armenia. Nearby but different: Taiwan, Brunei and China – an adapter for Iran will not fit there. In Asia, 17 of 50 recorded destinations use exactly this combination.
Protective earth
Iran 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 → |
Voltage and frequency in Iran match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Lithuania, Sao Tome and Principe, Guinea-Bissau, Germany, Algeria and North Macedonia.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C and F.
Types C and F – that is what you will find in Iran (230 V, 50 Hz).
No converter needed – Iran runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Iran from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →