Travel adapter from Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong and Israel, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

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

Hong Kong (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 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

Hong Kong 230 V

Israel 230 V

Match

Frequency

Hong Kong 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