Power Plugs & Voltage in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, the standard voltage is 230V at 60Hz, and plug types A, B, F, G are used.
Your plugs (Type A, Type B) fit Saudi Arabia's sockets directly.
Saudi Arabia runs much higher than home. A single-voltage 120V appliance can be damaged — you'd need a voltage converter. Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) are still fine.
Check your charger Most phone, laptop and camera chargers are dual-voltage (look for “INPUT: 100–240V” on the label). Those only ever need a plug adapter, never a voltage converter. High-wattage items with heating elements (hair dryers, straighteners, kettles) are the usual exception.Saudi Arabia mains: 230V, 60 Hz.
Note A mix of North American (A/B) and European/UK (F/G) plugs; note the unusual 60 Hz frequency.
Plug types in Saudi Arabia
2 flat parallel pins (ungrounded, North America / Japan)
2 flat pins + a round grounding pin (North America)
2 round pins + earth clips on the side (Schuko)
3 rectangular pins (UK / Irish, with a built-in fuse)
Many modern chargers, laptops, phones and cameras are dual-voltage: their label reads INPUT: 100–240V. Those work anywhere in the world with just a plug adapter — no voltage converter needed. Only single-voltage, high-wattage devices (hair dryers, travel kettles, straighteners) are a real concern in Saudi Arabia’s 230V supply. Always check the label on your own device.
How to check what you need for Saudi Arabia
- 01 Pick your home country in the checker above.
- 02 See instantly whether your plugs fit Saudi Arabia’s Types A, B, F & G sockets, and whether the 230V supply is a concern.
- 03 Read the label on each device — 100–240V means a plug adapter is all you need.
Frequently asked questions
What plug type is used in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia uses Types A, B, F & G plugs. A mix of North American (A/B) and European/UK (F/G) plugs; note the unusual 60 Hz frequency.
What voltage is Saudi Arabia?
The standard mains voltage in Saudi Arabia is 230V at 60Hz. Most modern chargers and laptops are dual-voltage (100–240V) and work fine; single-voltage appliances from a country with very different voltage may need a converter.
Do I need an adapter for Saudi Arabia from the US?
Saudi Arabia accepts US-style Type A/B plugs, so a plug adapter may not be needed — but check the voltage: the US is 120V and Saudi Arabia is 230V. Use the checker above for your exact home country.
Do I need an adapter for Saudi Arabia from the UK?
Saudi Arabia uses the same UK-style Type G plug, so no adapter is needed, and the voltage (230V) matches the UK's 230V.