Electricity and sockets
Coming from the UK, your plugs fit every recorded socket in Kuwait (Type G), so no adapter is needed.
Sockets at the destination
Mains supply in Kuwait: 230 V, 50 Hz, sockets of Type G. No surprises on voltage: Kuwait runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
The same socket system is used in Oman, Singapore, Qatar and Malaysia, so one adapter covers all of them. Nearby but different: Mongolia, Georgia and Kazakhstan – an adapter for Kuwait will not fit there. In Asia, 11 of 50 recorded destinations use exactly this combination.
Protective earth
Sockets in Kuwait are normally earthed.
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 Kuwait match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Malawi, Dominica, Ghana, Zimbabwe, the Falkland Islands and Tanzania.
Common questions
No. Plugs from the UK fit the sockets in Kuwait.
Kuwait uses Type 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 Kuwait from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →