Travel adapter from Myanmar 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 Myanmar and Kuwait, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

Good news — Myanmar and Kuwait both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Kuwait without an adapter or converter.

Myanmar (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type D Three large round pins 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V Type I Two or three flat angled pins 220–240V

Kuwait (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Kuwait

Voltage

Myanmar 230 V

Kuwait 230 V

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Frequency

Myanmar 50 Hz

Kuwait 50 Hz

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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