Plug adapter for Turkey from Australia
What travellers from Australia need to charge and power their devices in Turkey: plugs, voltage and frequency, with the rest of the trip basics below.
Plug adapter
Needed
Bring a Types C and F adapter (or a universal one that covers both).
Voltage
Same
Australia 230 V → Turkey 230 V. No converter needed.
Frequency
Same
50 Hz → 50 Hz.
Your plug, their socket
does not fit
Your devices in Turkey
Look for the “INPUT” line on the charger or label. A range such as 100–240V ~ 50/60Hz means the device adapts by itself and needs only a plug adapter.
| Device | Usually | In Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Phone, tablet and laptop chargers | 100–240 V | Plug adapter only |
| Camera and power-bank chargers, e-readers | 100–240 V | Plug adapter only |
| Electric shavers, toothbrushes | often 100–240 V; check | Works with the adapter |
| Hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons | single voltage | Works with the adapter |
| Kettles, irons, travel cookers | single voltage, high power | Works with the adapter |
The rest of the trip basics
- Time
- Turkey is 8 h behind of Australia right now (UTC+3 vs UTC+11, capitals).
- Money
- The Turkish Lira (TRY): 1 AUD = 35.09 TRY (ECB reference rates, 2026-10-30). Everyday prices are about 48% of Australia's.
- Driving
- Switch sides: Turkey drives on the right (Australia drives on the left). Look left first when crossing.
- Advisories
- US: Level 2 Exercise increased caution. UK: FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country. Details
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- Calling code
- +36, +90