Electricity and sockets
From the UK you will mostly manage without an adapter in Yemen – your plugs fit at least one of the recorded systems (Types C, D and G).
Sockets at the destination
Sockets in Yemen: Types C, D and G, supplied with 230 V at 50 Hz. 230 V means no voltage converter – only the plug shape matters.
You will find identical sockets in the Maldives. Watch out when moving on: China, Taiwan and Japan use a completely different system. In Asia, 2 of 50 recorded destinations use exactly this combination.
Protective earth
Earthed sockets (Types D and G) 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 | usually no adapter | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C, D and G | Check route → |
Chargers, laptops and hair dryers work in Yemen as they do in the UK. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: South Sudan and Sudan.
Common questions
Mostly no – the socket in your accommodation decides.
The records list Types C, D and 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 Yemen from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →