Travel adapter from Congo (DRC) to Israel — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Israel?

Israel uses Type C and Type H plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Congo (DRC) and Israel, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

Good news — Congo (DRC) and Israel both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Israel without an adapter or converter.

Congo (DRC) (home)

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

Israel (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type H Three pins in Y-shape 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Israel

Voltage

Congo (DRC) 230 V

Israel 230 V

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Frequency

Congo (DRC) 50 Hz

Israel 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Israel

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

Full Israel plug guide