Electricity and sockets
Yes – from the UK you need a travel adapter for Kyrgyzstan, because the sockets there (Types C and F) will not take your plugs.
Sockets at the destination
Sockets in Kyrgyzstan: Types C and F, supplied with 230 V at 50 Hz. 230 V means no voltage converter – only the plug shape matters.
Handy for multi-stop trips: Armenia, North Korea, South Korea and Türkiye use the same plug types. Watch out when moving on: Bahrain, Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia use a completely different system. 17 of the 50 destinations in Asia share the plug types of Kyrgyzstan.
Protective earth
Not every socket in Kyrgyzstan is earthed: Type F yes, Type C no. Class I appliances belong in an earthed outlet.
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: Kyrgyzstan runs the same supply as home. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Guinea, North Macedonia, Romania, Iceland, Sao Tome and Principe and Bulgaria.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C and F.
Types C and F – that is what you will find in Kyrgyzstan (230 V, 50 Hz).
No converter needed – Kyrgyzstan runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Kyrgyzstan from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →