Travel adapter from Switzerland to Bahrain — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Bahrain?

Bahrain uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Switzerland and Bahrain, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Switzerland, you will need a travel adapter for Bahrain. Switzerland uses Type C/Type J plugs, and Bahrain uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Switzerland (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type J Three round pins 220–240V

Bahrain (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Bahrain

Voltage

Switzerland 230 V

Bahrain 230 V

Match

Frequency

Switzerland 50 Hz

Bahrain 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Bahrain

In Bahrain, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Bahrain is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Bahrain plug guide