Travel adapter from Belgium to Timor-Leste — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste uses Type C and Type E and Type F and Type I plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Belgium and Timor-Leste, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

Good news — Belgium and Timor-Leste both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Timor-Leste without an adapter or converter.

Belgium (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V

Timor-Leste (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V Type I Two or three flat angled pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Timor-Leste

Voltage

Belgium 230 V

Timor-Leste 230 V

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Frequency

Belgium 50 Hz

Timor-Leste 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Timor-Leste

In Timor-Leste, the standard power plug is Type C and Type E and Type F and Type I. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Timor-Leste can be one of 4 different shapes — Type C, Type E, Type F, Type I, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Timor-Leste plug guide