Electricity and sockets
An adapter is required: Tajikistan uses Types C and F, which does not accept plugs from the UK.
Sockets at the destination
Tajikistan runs on 230 V at 50 Hz, with sockets following Types C and F. 230 V means no voltage converter – only the plug shape matters.
Handy for multi-stop trips: Lebanon, Indonesia, Azerbaijan and Mongolia use the same plug types. Watch out when moving on: Singapore, China and Japan use a completely different system. Across Asia this setup is common: 17 of 50 countries.
Protective earth
Earthed sockets (Type F) and unearthed ones (Type C) exist side by side. For metal-bodied appliances the protective-earth path is what matters.
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 → |
Chargers, laptops and hair dryers work in Tajikistan as they do in the UK. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Angola, Sao Tome and Principe, Sweden, Kosovo, the Netherlands and Austria.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Tajikistan.
Tajikistan uses Types C and F at 230 V and 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 Tajikistan from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →