Electricity and sockets
An adapter is required: Turkmenistan uses Types C and F, which does not accept plugs from the UK.
Sockets at the destination
Sockets in Turkmenistan: Types C and F, supplied with 230 V at 50 Hz. 230 V means no voltage converter – only the plug shape matters.
You will find identical sockets in Tajikistan, Russia, Afghanistan and Lebanon. Travelling further to Hong Kong, Oman and China means a different adapter. In Asia, 17 of 50 recorded destinations use exactly this combination.
Protective earth
Mixed supply: Type C without earth, Type F with earth. Which one is in your room only shows on arrival.
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 Turkmenistan match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Albania, Kosovo, Finland, Andorra, Serbia and North Macedonia.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C and F.
Types C and F – that is what you will find in Turkmenistan (230 V, 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 Turkmenistan from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →