Travel adapter from Brazil to Saudi Arabia — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Saudi Arabia?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Brazil and Saudi Arabia, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

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

Brazil (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type N Two round pins + round ground 127–230V

Saudi Arabia (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Saudi Arabia

Voltage

Brazil 127/220 V

Saudi Arabia 230 V

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Frequency

Brazil 60 Hz

Saudi Arabia 60 Hz

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More about plugs in Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 60 Hz. That means every wall socket in Saudi Arabia is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Saudi Arabia plug guide