Travel adapter from Netherlands to Afghanistan — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Afghanistan?

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

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

No adapter needed

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

Netherlands (home)

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

Afghanistan (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Afghanistan

Voltage

Netherlands 230 V

Afghanistan 230 V

Match

Frequency

Netherlands 50 Hz

Afghanistan 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, the standard power plug is Type C and Type F. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Afghanistan can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type F, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Afghanistan plug guide