From Barbados to Iran
When travelling from Barbados to Iran: None of your Barbados plug types fit in Iran. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (115V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Barbados
IranYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Accepted in Iran
Type C
Type F
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Iran: C, F
No fit for: A, B
Voltage: 115V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Iran
Iran runs on 230V/50Hz with Type C and F (Schuko) sockets.
Grid & history
Iran has the largest oil-and-gas reserves of any country running gas-fired generation; about 90% of electricity comes from gas. The Bushehr nuclear plant adds a small share, with limited renewables.
Availability
Reliable in cities; sanctions-related underinvestment causes summer load-shedding during heatwaves.
Sockets & hotels
Type F (Schuko) standard.
Energy mix
Gas dominates; subsidies depress consumption efficiency.
Practical tips
- A small Type C/F European adapter is all you need.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Barbados plug work in Iran?
- No. None of your Barbados plugs (Type A, Type B) fit in Iran sockets (Type C, Type F), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Iran use?
- Iran uses Type C, Type F. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Iran when travelling from Barbados?
- Iran runs on 230V, while Barbados uses 115V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 230V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in Iran the same as Barbados?
- Frequency in Iran is 50Hz, the same as Barbados.