Type C plug adapter
Type C prongs on the wall side and a socket for your plugs on the front.
Fits the Type C outlets in Egypt.
Look for
- Takes your plugs on the front
- Only for plugs without an earth pin
- Compact enough for recessed sockets
Plugs by countryEgypt
Plugs used in Egypt
Egypt uses Type C and F outlets at 220V, 50Hz.
- Type C
- Type F
- 220V
- 50Hz
Going to Egypt? Check your plugs:
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Plug and outlet types in Egypt
Plug 
Outlet Type C
CEE 7/1
Outlets take Type C plugs
Also used in Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh.
Plug 
Outlet Type F
CEE 7/3 (Schuko)
Outlets take Type C, F, and E/F plugs
Also used in Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola.
Adapters for Egypt
One adapter for any of the Type C and F outlets gets you charging. Travel a lot? A universal adapter covers Egypt and almost everywhere else.
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Type F plug adapter
Type F prongs on the wall side and a socket for your plugs on the front.
Fits the Type F outlets in Egypt.
Look for
- Takes your plugs on the front
- Earthed, if your chargers have an earth pin
- Compact enough for recessed sockets
Universal travel adapter
Slide-out prongs for most of the world, handy if this isn't your only trip.
Works in Egypt and most other countries.
Look for
- USB-C ports for charging without a brick
- A fuse
- Fits the countries you visit most
Voltage in Egypt
That's the voltage most of the world uses. Dual-voltage chargers work fine; 100-120V-only gear from North America or Japan needs a converter.
- Voltage
- 220V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
Traveling to Egypt from...
Pick your home country for a plug-by-plug answer.
- From United StatesAdapter needed
- From United KingdomAdapter needed
- From CanadaAdapter needed
- From AustraliaAdapter needed
- From GermanyPlugs fit
- From FrancePlugs fit
- From ChinaAdapter needed
- From IndiaSome plugs fit
- From JapanAdapter needed
- From ItalySome plugs fit
Leaving Egypt?
Also worth packing
Dual-voltage and carry-on friendly, so they work in Egypt and everywhere after.
Power bank
Keeps your phone going on travel days. Carry it on; airlines ban power banks from checked bags.
Look for
- Under 100Wh (about 27,000mAh)
- USB-C in and out
- Watt-hours (Wh) printed on the case
Multi-port USB-C charger
One dual-voltage charger for phone, laptop and watch, so you need one adapter.
Look for
- 100-240V input
- Enough watts for your laptop
- Two or more USB-C ports
Long USB-C cable
Hotel outlets are rarely next to the bed. Two metres reaches.
Look for
- 2m long
- Rated for your charger's watts
- Braided