Travel adapter from Hong Kong to Bosnia and Herzegovina — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Hong Kong and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Hong Kong, you will need a travel adapter for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Hong Kong uses Type G plugs, and Bosnia and Herzegovina uses Type C/Type F, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Hong Kong (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Bosnia and Herzegovina (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Voltage

Hong Kong 230 V

Bosnia and Herzegovina 230 V

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Frequency

Hong Kong 50 Hz

Bosnia and Herzegovina 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

Full Bosnia and Herzegovina plug guide