Travel adapter from Cape Verde to Kazakhstan — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan uses Type C and Type F plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Cape Verde and Kazakhstan, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

Good news — Cape Verde and Kazakhstan both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Kazakhstan without an adapter or converter.

Cape Verde (home)

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

Kazakhstan (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Kazakhstan

Voltage

Cape Verde 230 V

Kazakhstan 230 V

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Frequency

Cape Verde 50 Hz

Kazakhstan 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Kazakhstan

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

Full Kazakhstan plug guide