Electricity and sockets
No – travelling from the UK you do not need an adapter for Oman: the sockets there (Type G) take your usual plugs.
Sockets at the destination
Mains supply in Oman: 230 V, 50 Hz, sockets of Type G. At 230 V the supply matches what UK and European appliances expect, so no converter is needed.
You will find identical sockets in Malaysia, Bahrain, Singapore and Brunei. Nearby but different: Thailand, Tajikistan and Türkiye – an adapter for Oman will not fit there. 11 of the 50 destinations in Asia share the plug types of Oman.
Protective earth
Sockets in Oman 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 → |
Phone chargers, laptop supplies and 230 V hair dryers from the UK all run in Oman without a converter. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Tanzania, Grenada, Dominica, the Seychelles, the United Kingdom and Malawi.
Common questions
No. Plugs from the UK fit the sockets in Oman.
The records list Type G; the grid supplies 230 V at 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 Oman from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →