Travel adapter from Japan 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 Japan and United Arab Emirates, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Japan, you will need a travel adapter for United Arab Emirates. Japan uses Type A/Type B plugs, and United Arab Emirates uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (100 V at home vs 230 V abroad), so check the label on each device. Most modern dual-voltage chargers handle the swing without a converter, but heating appliances usually do not.

Voltage converter may be needed. Check your device label — most modern electronics (phones, laptops) support 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Hair dryers, kettles, and older appliances may need a step-up or step-down converter.

Japan (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

United Arab Emirates (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in United Arab Emirates

Voltage

Japan 100 V

United Arab Emirates 230 V

Differs

Frequency

Japan 50/60 Hz

United Arab Emirates 50 Hz

Match

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