Travel adapter from United Arab Emirates to Saudi Arabia
Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.
No adapter needed
You will not need a plug adapter — United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia share at least one common plug shape (Type G). The mains frequency is also different (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.
Frequency differs (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.
United Arab Emirates (home)
Saudi Arabia (destination)
Electrical specifications in Saudi Arabia
Voltage
United Arab Emirates
230 V
Saudi Arabia
230 V
Frequency
United Arab Emirates
50 Hz
Saudi Arabia
60 Hz
More about plugs in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 60 Hz. That means every wall socket in Saudi Arabia is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.
Full Saudi Arabia plug guide