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

Q: What plug is used in Lebanon?

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

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

Adapter required

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

Lebanon (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Lebanon

Voltage

Hong Kong 230 V

Lebanon 230 V

Match

Frequency

Hong Kong 50 Hz

Lebanon 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Lebanon

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

Full Lebanon plug guide