Travel adapter from Qatar to Albania — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Albania?

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

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

Adapter required

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

Qatar (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Albania (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Albania

Voltage

Qatar 240 V

Albania 230 V

Match

Frequency

Qatar 50 Hz

Albania 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Albania

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

Full Albania plug guide