Travel adapter from Hong Kong to Kyrgyzstan — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Kyrgyzstan?

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

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Hong Kong, you will need a travel adapter for Kyrgyzstan. Hong Kong uses Type G plugs, and Kyrgyzstan 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

Kyrgyzstan (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Kyrgyzstan

Voltage

Hong Kong 230 V

Kyrgyzstan 230 V

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Frequency

Hong Kong 50 Hz

Kyrgyzstan 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Kyrgyzstan

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

Full Kyrgyzstan plug guide