From Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Afghanistan
When travelling from Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Afghanistan: Good news: all your Svalbard and Jan Mayen plug types fit in Afghanistan. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
AfghanistanYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
Fits
Accepted in Afghanistan
Type C
Type F
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • Afghanistan: C, F
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
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.