Electricity and sockets
From the UK you will mostly manage without an adapter in Iraq – your plugs fit at least one of the recorded systems (Types C and G).
Sockets at the destination
The grid in Iraq works at 230 V and 50 Hz; the recorded sockets are Types C and G. At 230 V the supply matches what UK and European appliances expect, so no converter is needed.
Travelling further to Japan, Taiwan and China means a different adapter. 1 of the 50 destinations in Asia share the plug types of Iraq.
Protective earth
Iraq has sockets with a protective earth (Type G) and without (Type C). A plug that fits mechanically does not guarantee earthing.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | usually no adapter | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C and G | Check route → |
Nothing to worry about electrically: Iraq runs the same supply as home. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Somalia.
Common questions
Mostly no – the socket in your accommodation decides.
Iraq uses Types C and G 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 Iraq from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →