Travel adapter from Mongolia to Kuwait — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Kuwait?

Kuwait uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

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

Mongolia (home)

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

Kuwait (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Kuwait

Voltage

Mongolia 230 V

Kuwait 230 V

Match

Frequency

Mongolia 50 Hz

Kuwait 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Kuwait

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

Full Kuwait plug guide