From Honduras to Afghanistan
When travelling from Honduras to Afghanistan: None of your Honduras plug types fit in Afghanistan. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (120V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Your plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Accepted in Afghanistan
Type C
Type F
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Afghanistan: C, F
No fit for: A, B
Voltage: 120V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
Adapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Afghanistan
Afghanistan runs on 230V at 50Hz with Type C and F sockets.
Grid & history
Power in Afghanistan is delivered at 230V/50Hz, consistent with the broader regional pattern. A detailed generation mix is not yet available on this page.
Availability
Tourist hotels and city centers tend to be stable; remote areas may have scheduled or weather-related outages.
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 Honduras plug work in Afghanistan?
- No. None of your Honduras plugs (Type A, Type B) fit in Afghanistan sockets (Type C, Type F), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Afghanistan use?
- Afghanistan uses Type C, Type F. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Afghanistan when travelling from Honduras?
- Afghanistan runs on 230V, while Honduras uses 120V. 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 Afghanistan the same as Honduras?
- Frequency in Afghanistan is 50Hz, while Honduras uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.