Travel adapter from Malaysia to Syria — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Syria?

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

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

Adapter required

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

Malaysia (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Syria (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 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 Syria

Voltage

Malaysia 230 V

Syria 230 V

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Frequency

Malaysia 50 Hz

Syria 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Syria

In Syria, the standard power plug is Type C and Type E and Type F and Type L. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Syria can be one of 4 different shapes — Type C, Type E, Type F, Type L, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Syria plug guide