From Sint Maarten to Iraq
When travelling from Sint Maarten to Iraq: None of your Sint Maarten plug types fit in Iraq. 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 differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Sint Maarten
IraqYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Accepted in Iraq
Type C
Type G
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Iraq: C, G
No fit for: A, B
Voltage: 110V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
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 Iraq
Iraq is 230V/50Hz with Type C and G sockets. A mix of European and UK standards.
Grid & history
Iraq’s grid is gas-fired and chronically under-supplied, installed capacity exceeds demand on paper, but transmission losses and fuel shortages mean cities still rely heavily on neighbourhood diesel generators.
Availability
Unreliable. Private generators are nearly universal; most hotels and offices have backup. Summer demand from air conditioning often outstrips supply.
Sockets & hotels
Type G (UK-style) is increasingly common in modern buildings; Type C Europlugs work in older outlets.
Energy mix
Gas dominates.
Practical tips
- Universal adapter covering G and C is safest.
- A power bank is essential, outages are routine.
- Use a surge protector when running off generator power.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Sint Maarten plug work in Iraq?
- No. None of your Sint Maarten plugs (Type A, Type B) fit in Iraq sockets (Type C, Type G), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Iraq use?
- Iraq uses Type C, Type G. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Iraq when travelling from Sint Maarten?
- Iraq runs on 230V, while Sint Maarten 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 Iraq the same as Sint Maarten?
- Frequency in Iraq is 50Hz, while Sint Maarten uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.