Travel adapter from Armenia to Kenya — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Kenya?

Kenya uses Type G plugs at 240 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Armenia, you will need a travel adapter for Kenya. Armenia uses Type C/Type F plugs, and Kenya uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Armenia (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V

Kenya (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Kenya

Voltage

Armenia 230 V

Kenya 240 V

Match

Frequency

Armenia 50 Hz

Kenya 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Kenya

In Kenya, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 240 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Kenya is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Kenya plug guide