Travel adapter from Oman to Greece — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Greece?

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

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

Adapter required

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

Oman (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Greece (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Greece

Voltage

Oman 230 V

Greece 230 V

Match

Frequency

Oman 50 Hz

Greece 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Greece

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

Full Greece plug guide