Saudi Arabia

Are you planning to visit Saudi Arabia? Check if you need a power plug adapter or voltage converter for the power sockets (outlets) used in Saudi Arabia.

The following information is for travelers living in the United States of America.I live in another country.

  • You need a power plug adapter in Saudi Arabia, when living in the United States of America.
  • You also may need a voltage converter.

Below you find pictures of the applied power sockets and corresponding plugs. And we provide more information about the voltage and frequency.

Electricity in Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia the power plug sockets are of type A, B, C and G. The standard voltage is 110 / 220 V and the frequency is 60 Hz.

Power plug adapter needed in Saudi Arabia?

In Saudi Arabia the power plug sockets are of type A, B, C and G. Check out the following pictures. When living in the United States of America you need a power plug adapter for sockets type C and G. We recommend you to pack a 3 to 2 prong adapter in case type B sockets are not available.

  • Your appliances with plug A don’t fit socket C or G.
  • Your appliances with plug B don’t fit socket C or G.
Type A: This socket has no alternative plugs
Type A: This socket has no alternative plugs
Type B: This socket also works with plug A
Type B: This socket also works with plug A
Type C: This socket also works with plug E and F
Type C: This socket also works with plug E and F
Type G: This socket has no alternative plugs
Type G: This socket has no alternative plugs

Voltage converter needed in Saudi Arabia?

In Saudi Arabia the standard voltage is 110 / 220 V and the frequency is 60 Hz.

  • Watch out! In Saudi Arabia more than one voltage is being used (110 / 220 V).

It can depend on the region, the city or even the hotel which voltage you will come across. Your appliances work on 120 V. So please check locally if you can use your appliances! You can’t use your appliances if the local voltage exceeds the maximum voltage of your appliances. You need a voltage converter in Saudi Arabia! You can find voltage converters at Amazon. Because you also need a power plug adapter, you should consider a combined plug adapter/voltage converter.

To be sure, check the label on the appliance. Some appliances never need a converter. If the label states ‘INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz’ the appliance can be used in all countries in the world. This is common for chargers of tablets/laptops, photo cameras, cell phones, toothbrushes, etc.