Electricity and sockets
Yes – from the UK you need a travel adapter for Syria, because the sockets there (Types C, E, F and L) will not take your plugs.
Sockets at the destination
Sockets in Syria: Types C, E, F and L, supplied with 230 V at 50 Hz. At 230 V the supply matches what UK and European appliances expect, so no converter is needed.
Travelling further to Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka means a different adapter. Across Asia this setup is fairly rare: 1 of 50 countries.
Protective earth
Mixed supply: Type C without earth, Types E, F and L with earth. Which one is in your room only shows on arrival.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Types C, E, F and L | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C, E, F and L | Check route → |
Phone chargers, laptop supplies and 230 V hair dryers from the UK all run in Syria without a converter. Check your own device →
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Syria.
Types C, E, F and L – that is what you will find in Syria (230 V, 50 Hz).
No converter needed – Syria runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Syria from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →