Power Plugs and Sockets in Latvia - Do You Need an Adapter?

If you are travelling to Latvia 🇱🇻 from Afghanistan 🇦🇫, then NO, you will not need an adapter.

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In Latvia, the plug types used are C and F. The voltage is 230 V with a frequency of 50Hz. On the other hand, in Afghanistan, the plug types used are C and F. The voltage in Afghanistan is 220 V with a frequency of 50Hz.

Type C

Type F

✅ Your devices from Afghanistan of type C and F will be valid and will work without an adapter.

What are the plugs like in Latvia?

In Latvia, the predominant plug types are C and F. If you are coming from Afghanistan, then your devices are of type C or F.

In this sense, you will not have any problems with your electronic devices, as the plugs in Latvia are compatible with the devices from Afghanistan.

Do I need a voltage and frequency converter to travel to Latvia?

It is important to know that in Latvia the electrical voltage is 230 V, with a frequency of 50Hz. In Afghanistan, the electrical voltage is 220 V and the frequency is 50Hz.

For this reason, you will not need a voltage converter to use your devices from Afghanistan in Latvia.

Table of Contents

What are the plugs like in Latvia?
Do I need a voltage and frequency converter to travel to Latvia?
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Below we will answer some of the most common questions asked by travelers going to Latvia.

Can I charge my iPhone or Android mobile device in Latvia?

If you are travelling from Afghanistan to Latvia, you will be able to charge your iPhone or Android mobile device without any problems. Nowadays, these devices are designed to work with wide ranges of voltage and frequency. Additionally, since both countries use compatible plug types, you will not need an adapter in Latvia to charge your iPhone or Android.

Can I plug in my laptop charger in Latvia?

If you are travelling from Afghanistan to Latvia, you will be able to charge your laptop without any problems. Nowadays, laptops are designed to work with wide ranges of voltage and frequency. Additionally, since both countries use compatible plug types, you will not need an adapter in Latvia to charge your laptop.

Can I use my hair dryer or straightener in Latvia?

Yes, with respect to voltage and frequency, you will be able to use devices such as your hair dryer or hair straightener in Latvia without any problems.

What happens if I connect a 220 V device to a 230 V socket without an adapter?

Fortunately, most devices can operate with a small voltage difference. Therefore, you will not have any problem connecting a 220 V device to a 230 V socket in Latvia without a voltage adapter. The worst that can happen is that the device will heat up slightly.