Electricity and sockets
An adapter is required: Lebanon uses Types C and F, which does not accept plugs from the UK.
Sockets at the destination
Mains supply in Lebanon: 230 V, 50 Hz, sockets of Types C and F. 230 V means no voltage converter – only the plug shape matters.
You will find identical sockets in North Korea, Iran, South Korea and Georgia. Nearby but different: Singapore, Bahrain and Sri Lanka – an adapter for Lebanon will not fit there. In Asia, 17 of 50 recorded destinations use exactly this combination.
Protective earth
Not every socket in Lebanon 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 → |
Phone chargers, laptop supplies and 230 V hair dryers from the UK all run in Lebanon without a converter. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Slovenia, Montenegro, Guinea, Bulgaria, Austria and the Netherlands.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Lebanon.
Types C and F – that is what you will find in Lebanon (230 V, 50 Hz).
No converter needed – Lebanon runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Lebanon from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →