Libya: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type C
Type F
Type L
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz

Libya uses Type C, Type F, Type L outlets at 230V, 50Hz.

Do travellers to Libya need an adapter?

It depends where you're coming from. Here's what we'd pack from the most common origins. Click any row for the full per-pair breakdown.

From Plug adapter Voltage converter Full guide
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
Not needed Not needed Germany → Libya
France
Type C, E · 230V
Not needed Not needed France → Libya
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
Not needed Not needed Italy → Libya
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
Not needed Not needed Spain → Libya
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
Not needed Not needed Netherlands → Libya
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
Not needed Not needed Switzerland → Libya
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
Not needed Not needed Belgium → Libya
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
Needed Not needed United Kingdom → Libya
Australia
Type I · 230V
Needed Not needed Australia → Libya
Ireland
Type G · 230V
Needed Not needed Ireland → Libya
United States
Type A, B · 120V
Needed Check devices United States → Libya
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
Needed Check devices Canada → Libya

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Libya use?
Libya uses Type C and Type F and Type L outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Libya?
Libya runs on 230V at 50Hz — that's the high-voltage standard. Dual-voltage devices (most phones, laptops, modern chargers labelled "100-240V") work as-is. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles do not without a converter.
Do I need a travel adapter for Libya?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type C/F/L will need an adapter. Use the table above or the calculator to check your specific pair.

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Not coming from one of the origins above? Drop your actual starting country in and we'll compute the verdict for you.