Plug adapter for Cyprus from Germany
What travellers from Germany need to charge and power their devices in Cyprus: plugs, voltage and frequency, with the rest of the trip basics below.
Plug adapter
Needed
Bring a Type G adapter.
Voltage
Same band
Germany 230 V → Cyprus 240 V. No converter needed.
Frequency
Same
50 Hz → 50 Hz.
Your plug, their socket
does not fit
does not fit
Your devices in Cyprus
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 Cyprus |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- Cyprus is 1 h ahead of Germany right now (UTC+2 vs UTC+1).
- Money
- Same currency: the Euro. Everyday prices are about 82% of Germany's.
- Driving
- Switch sides: Cyprus drives on the left (Germany drives on the right). Look right first when crossing.
- Advisories
- US: Level 1 Exercise normal precautions. UK: no FCDO warnings. Details
- Next holidays
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- Calling code
- +357