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North Cyprus: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type G
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz

North Cyprus uses Type G outlets at 230V, 50Hz.

Do travellers to North Cyprus 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
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
 Not needed Not needed United Kingdom → North Cyprus
Ireland
Type G · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Ireland → North Cyprus
Australia
Type I · 230V
 Needed Not needed Australia → North Cyprus
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
 Needed Not needed Germany → North Cyprus
France
Type C, E · 230V
 Needed Not needed France → North Cyprus
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
 Needed Not needed Italy → North Cyprus
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
 Needed Not needed Spain → North Cyprus
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
 Needed Not needed Netherlands → North Cyprus
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
 Needed Not needed Switzerland → North Cyprus
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
 Needed Not needed Belgium → North Cyprus
United States
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices United States → North Cyprus
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices Canada → North Cyprus

Frequently asked

What type of plug does North Cyprus use?
North Cyprus uses Type G outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in North Cyprus?
North Cyprus 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 North Cyprus?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type G 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.