Travel adapter from Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia and Iran, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

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

Saint Lucia (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 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

Saint Lucia 230 V

Iran 230 V

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Frequency

Saint Lucia 50 Hz

Iran 50 Hz

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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