Travel adapter from Philippines to Iran — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Iran?

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

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

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — Philippines and Iran share at least one common plug shape (Type C). The mains frequency is also different (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Frequency differs (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Philippines (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

Iran (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Iran

Voltage

Philippines 230 V

Iran 230 V

Match

Frequency

Philippines 60 Hz

Iran 50 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in Iran

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

Full Iran plug guide