Electricity and sockets
You will need an adapter for Types C and F. Plugs from the UK do not fit the sockets in Kazakhstan.
Sockets at the destination
Types C and F, 230 V, 50 Hz – those are the basics for electricity in Kazakhstan. At 230 V the supply matches what UK and European appliances expect, so no converter is needed.
You will find identical sockets in Türkiye, Iran, Mongolia and Georgia. Travelling further to India, the United Arab Emirates and Singapore means a different adapter. Across Asia this setup is common: 17 of 50 countries.
Protective earth
Mixed supply: Type C without earth, Type F with earth. Which one is in your room only shows on arrival.
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 → |
Nothing to worry about electrically: Kazakhstan runs the same supply as home. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Finland, Albania, Guinea-Bissau, Egypt, Austria and the Netherlands.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C and F.
Types C and F – that is what you will find in Kazakhstan (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 Kazakhstan from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →