Travel adapter from United States to Egypt — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Egypt?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in United States and Egypt, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from United States, you will need a travel adapter for Egypt. United States uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Egypt uses Type C/Type F, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (120 V at home vs 230 V abroad), so check the label on each device. Most modern dual-voltage chargers handle the swing without a converter, but heating appliances usually do not. 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.

Voltage converter may be needed. Check your device label — most modern electronics (phones, laptops) support 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Hair dryers, kettles, and older appliances may need a step-up or step-down converter.

Frequency differs (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

United States (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

Egypt (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Egypt

Voltage

United States 120 V

Egypt 230 V

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Frequency

United States 60 Hz

Egypt 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Egypt

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

Full Egypt plug guide