From Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Egypt
When travelling from Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Egypt: Good news: all your Svalbard and Jan Mayen plug types fit in Egypt. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
EgyptYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
Fits
Accepted in Egypt
Type C
Type F
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • Egypt: 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 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.