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

Q: What plug is used in Kyrgyzstan?

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

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

No adapter needed

Good news — Switzerland and Kyrgyzstan both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Kyrgyzstan without an adapter or converter.

Switzerland (home)

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

Kyrgyzstan (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Kyrgyzstan

Voltage

Switzerland 230 V

Kyrgyzstan 230 V

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Frequency

Switzerland 50 Hz

Kyrgyzstan 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Kyrgyzstan

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

Full Kyrgyzstan plug guide