From Jamaica to Egypt
When travelling from Jamaica to Egypt: None of your Jamaica plug types fit in Egypt. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (110V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Jamaica
EgyptYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Accepted in Egypt
Type C
Type F
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Egypt: C, F
No fit for: A, B
Voltage: 110V → 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 Egypt
Egypt runs on 230V/50Hz with Type C and F sockets, the same standard used across continental Europe.
Grid & history
Natural gas dominates generation, with growing solar (Benban Solar Park is among the world’s largest) and wind. Nuclear is in development at El-Dabaa on the Mediterranean coast.
Availability
Supply is reliable in Cairo, Alexandria, and major tourist areas. Rural Upper Egypt sees occasional outages.
Sockets & hotels
Type F (Schuko) is the standard, and Type C Europlugs slot directly into Type F sockets.
Energy mix
Natural gas dominates; solar growing rapidly.
Practical tips
- A European C/F adapter is all you need.
- Voltage is 230V, so modern chargers handle it.
- Bring a power bank for long desert or Nile cruise days when sockets may be scarce.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Jamaica plug work in Egypt?
- No. None of your Jamaica plugs (Type A, Type B) fit in Egypt sockets (Type C, Type F), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Egypt use?
- Egypt uses Type C, Type F. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Egypt when travelling from Jamaica?
- Egypt runs on 230V, while Jamaica uses 110V. 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 Egypt the same as Jamaica?
- Frequency in Egypt is 50Hz, the same as Jamaica.