Travel adapter from France to Qatar — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Qatar?

Qatar uses Type G plugs at 240 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in France and Qatar, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

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

France (home)

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

Qatar (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Qatar

Voltage

France 230 V

Qatar 240 V

Match

Frequency

France 50 Hz

Qatar 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Qatar

In Qatar, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 240 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Qatar is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Qatar plug guide