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

Q: What plug is used in South Korea?

South Korea uses Type C and Type F plugs at 230 V, 60 Hz.

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

Adapter required

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

Saudi Arabia (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

South Korea (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in South Korea

Voltage

Saudi Arabia 230 V

South Korea 230 V

Match

Frequency

Saudi Arabia 60 Hz

South Korea 60 Hz

Match

More about plugs in South Korea

In South Korea, the standard power plug is Type C and Type F. The country runs on 230 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in South Korea can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type F, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full South Korea plug guide