Travel adapter from Saudi Arabia to United Kingdom
Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.
No adapter needed
You will not need a plug adapter — Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom share at least one common plug shape (Type G). 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.
Saudi Arabia (home)
United Kingdom (destination)
Electrical specifications in United Kingdom
Voltage
Saudi Arabia
230 V
United Kingdom
230 V
Frequency
Saudi Arabia
60 Hz
United Kingdom
50 Hz
More about plugs in United Kingdom
In United Kingdom, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in United Kingdom is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.
Full United Kingdom plug guide