Travel adapter from Indonesia to United Arab Emirates — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Indonesia and United Arab Emirates, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Indonesia, you will need a travel adapter for United Arab Emirates. Indonesia uses Type C/Type F plugs, and United Arab Emirates uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Indonesia (home)

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

United Arab Emirates (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in United Arab Emirates

Voltage

Indonesia 230 V

United Arab Emirates 230 V

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Frequency

Indonesia 50 Hz

United Arab Emirates 50 Hz

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More about plugs in United Arab Emirates

In United Arab Emirates, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in United Arab Emirates is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full United Arab Emirates plug guide