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United Arab Emirates: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type G
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz

United Arab Emirates uses Type G outlets at 230V, 50Hz.

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

Frequently asked

What type of plug does United Arab Emirates use?
United Arab Emirates uses Type G outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?
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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