Electricity and sockets
You will need an adapter for Types C and F. Plugs from the UK do not fit the sockets in Mongolia.
Sockets at the destination
Sockets in Mongolia: Types C and F, supplied with 230 V at 50 Hz. A converter can stay at home; Mongolia supplies 230 V.
You will find identical sockets in Armenia, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Indonesia. Nearby but different: Brunei, Taiwan and Sri Lanka – an adapter for Mongolia will not fit there. Across Asia this setup is common: 17 of 50 countries.
Protective earth
Not every socket in Mongolia 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 → |
Voltage and frequency in Mongolia match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lithuania, Algeria, Guinea-Bissau, Angola and Latvia.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Mongolia.
The records list Types C and F; the grid supplies 230 V at 50 Hz.
No converter needed – Mongolia runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Mongolia from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →