Power Plugs and Sockets in South Korea - Do You Need an Adapter?
If you are travelling to South Korea 🇰🇷 from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦, then IT DEPENDS.
In South Korea, the plug types used are A, B, C and F. The voltage is 110-220 V with a frequency of 60Hz. On the other hand, in Saudi Arabia, the plug types used are A, B, C and G. The voltage in Saudi Arabia is 127-220 V with a frequency of 60Hz.
Type A
Type B
Type C
Type F
✅ Your devices from Saudi Arabia of type A, B and C will be valid and will work without an adapter.
⚠️ Your devices from Saudi Arabia of type G will not be valid for any socket and you will need an adapter.
What are the plugs like in South Korea?
In South Korea, the predominant plug types are A, B, C and F. If you are coming from Saudi Arabia, then your devices are of type A, B, C or G.
In this sense, you will have to be more careful. Depending on where you stay, you may find valid plugs for your devices or not. We recommend that you always buy an adapter to avoid any worries.
In South Korea, 110 volts are used in very old buildings with type A and B outlets. Types C and F are used for 220 volts. Type F is commonly found in offices, airports, hotels, and some luxury homes, whereas type C is used in most homes. The 220 volts are achieved with a two-phase 110V system (there is no neutral). Some residents install their own transformers and adapt their facilities to use 110V appliances imported from Japan or North America. Many hotels use only 220 volts, although a few offer both 110V (type A or B) and 220V (type C or F).
Do I need a voltage and frequency converter to travel to South Korea?
It is important to know that in South Korea the electrical voltage is 110-220 V, with a frequency of 60Hz. In Saudi Arabia, the electrical voltage is 127-220 V and the frequency is 60Hz.
Both Saudi Arabia and South Korea use wide ranges of voltages (110-220 V) so you will only need to make sure that the device you are going to use and the socket in South Korea to which you are going to connect it work at the same voltage.
Regardless of whether you need a voltage converter or not, you need a plug adapter, because the plug types are different in South Korea.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below we will answer some of the most common questions asked by travelers going to South Korea.
Can I charge my iPhone or Android mobile device in South Korea?
If you are travelling from Saudi Arabia to South Korea, you will need an adapter to charge your iPhone or Android mobile device. While it is true that nowadays these devices are designed to work with wide ranges of voltage and frequency, it should be remembered that both countries have incompatible plug types, so you may need an adapter in South Korea to charge your iPhone or Android.
Can I plug in my laptop charger in South Korea?
If you are travelling from Saudi Arabia to South Korea, you will need an adapter to charge your laptop. Generally, these devices are designed to work with wide ranges of voltage and frequency, but it should be remembered that Saudi Arabia and South Korea have incompatible plug types, so an adapter may be necessary to charge your laptop in South Korea.
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