Travel adapter from Argentina to Israel — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Israel?

Israel uses Type C and Type H plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Argentina and Israel, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Argentina, you will need a travel adapter for Israel. Argentina uses Type I plugs, and Israel uses Type C/Type H, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Argentina (home)

Type I Two or three flat angled pins 220–240V

Israel (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type H Three pins in Y-shape 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Israel

Voltage

Argentina 230 V

Israel 230 V

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Frequency

Argentina 50 Hz

Israel 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Israel

In Israel, the standard power plug is Type C and Type H. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Israel can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type H, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Israel plug guide