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

Q: What plug is used in Turkmenistan?

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

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

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — South Korea and Turkmenistan 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

Turkmenistan (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Turkmenistan

Voltage

South Korea 230 V

Turkmenistan 230 V

Match

Frequency

South Korea 60 Hz

Turkmenistan 50 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in Turkmenistan

In Turkmenistan, the standard power plug is Type C and Type F. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Turkmenistan can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type F, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Turkmenistan plug guide