From Saint Barthélemy to Turkmenistan
When travelling from Saint Barthélemy to Turkmenistan: Some of your Saint Barthélemy plug types fit in Turkmenistan (C). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Saint Barthélemy
TurkmenistanYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type E
No fit
Accepted in Turkmenistan
Type C
Type F
1 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Turkmenistan: C, F
No fit for: E
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
You will need an adapterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match.
About electricity in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan runs on 230V at 50Hz with Type C and F sockets.
Grid & history
Turkmenistan’s electricity infrastructure follows the standards used across the wider region. A detailed grid-mix breakdown for this country is not yet published here.
Availability
Expect stable power in cities and tourist areas. Outside that, brief outages can happen during storms or peak demand.
Sockets & hotels
Outlets accept Type C and F plugs (commonly written C/F). Type F is the recessed Schuko socket: two round holes with earth clips on the rim.
Energy mix
Data not available
Practical tips
- A small Type C/F European adapter covers every socket you’ll see.
- The supply is 230V, which phone and laptop chargers handle without issue, but check the label on any heating appliance before you plug it in.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Saint Barthélemy plug work in Turkmenistan?
- Partly. Some of your Saint Barthélemy plug types (Type C) fit Turkmenistan sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
- What plug type does Turkmenistan use?
- Turkmenistan uses Type C, Type F. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Turkmenistan when travelling from Saint Barthélemy?
- Turkmenistan runs on 230V, the same as Saint Barthélemy. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Turkmenistan the same as Saint Barthélemy?
- Frequency in Turkmenistan is 50Hz, while Saint Barthélemy uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.