Travel adapter from Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic and Saudi Arabia, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Central African Republic, you will need a travel adapter for Saudi Arabia. Central African Republic uses Type C/Type E plugs, and Saudi Arabia uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. The mains frequency is also different (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Frequency differs (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Central African Republic (home)

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

Saudi Arabia (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Saudi Arabia

Voltage

Central African Republic 230 V

Saudi Arabia 230 V

Match

Frequency

Central African Republic 50 Hz

Saudi Arabia 60 Hz

Differs

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