Travel adapter from United Arab Emirates to Pakistan — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Pakistan?

Pakistan uses Type C and Type D plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in United Arab Emirates and Pakistan, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from United Arab Emirates, you will need a travel adapter for Pakistan. United Arab Emirates uses Type G plugs, and Pakistan uses Type C/Type D, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

United Arab Emirates (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Pakistan (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Pakistan

Voltage

United Arab Emirates 230 V

Pakistan 230 V

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Frequency

United Arab Emirates 50 Hz

Pakistan 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Pakistan

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

Full Pakistan plug guide