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

Q: What plug is used in Jordan?

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

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

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — South Korea and Jordan share at least one common plug shape (Type C, Type F). 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.

South Korea (home)

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

Jordan (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Jordan

Voltage

South Korea 230 V

Jordan 230 V

Match

Frequency

South Korea 60 Hz

Jordan 50 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in Jordan

In Jordan, the standard power plug is Type C and Type F and Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Jordan can be one of 3 different shapes — Type C, Type F, Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Jordan plug guide