Plug adapter for Egypt from the United Kingdom
What travellers from the United Kingdom need to charge and power their devices in Egypt: 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 band
The United Kingdom 230 V → Egypt 220 V. No converter needed.
Frequency
Same
50 Hz → 50 Hz.
Your plug, their socket
does not fit
Your devices in Egypt
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 Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- Egypt is 2 h ahead of the United Kingdom right now (UTC+2 vs UTC+0).
- Money
- The Egyptian Pound (EGP). Everyday prices are about 17% of the United Kingdom's.
- Driving
- Switch sides: Egypt drives on the right (the United Kingdom 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; advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country. Details
- Next holidays
- 7 Jan Coptic Christmas Day · 28 Jan January 25th Revolution and National Police Day (observed) · 9 Mar Eid al-Fitr (estimated) All 16
- Calling code
- +20