Travel adapter from Saudi Arabia to Philippines — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Philippines?

Philippines uses Type A and Type B and Type C plugs at 230 V, 60 Hz.

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Saudi Arabia, you will need a travel adapter for Philippines. Saudi Arabia uses Type G plugs, and Philippines uses Type A/Type B/Type C, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Saudi Arabia (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Philippines (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Philippines

Voltage

Saudi Arabia 230 V

Philippines 230 V

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Frequency

Saudi Arabia 60 Hz

Philippines 60 Hz

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More about plugs in Philippines

In Philippines, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B and Type C. The country runs on 230 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in Philippines can be one of 3 different shapes — Type A, Type B, Type C, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Philippines plug guide