Travel adapter from Kenya to Libya — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Libya?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Kenya and Libya, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

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

Kenya (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Libya (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V Type L Three round pins in a row 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Libya

Voltage

Kenya 240 V

Libya 230 V

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Frequency

Kenya 50 Hz

Libya 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Libya

In Libya, the standard power plug is Type C and Type F and Type L. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Libya can be one of 3 different shapes — Type C, Type F, Type L, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Libya plug guide