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Saudi Arabia: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type G
Voltage
230V
Frequency
60Hz

Saudi Arabia uses Type G outlets at 230V, 60Hz.

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

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Saudi Arabia use?
Saudi Arabia uses Type G outlets at 230V, 60Hz.
What's the voltage in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia runs on 230V at 60Hz — 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 Saudi Arabia?
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.