Travel · Egypt · Type C / F · 220V
Egypt: Type C and F at 220V — bring an adapter, skip the converter.
Egypt uses the same two-round-pin Type C and Schuko Type F sockets as continental Europe, at 220V and 50Hz. The plug question takes ten seconds. The question worth more of your attention is the one that costs luggage weight: which of your things, if any, actually needs a voltage converter.
The specification
| Spec | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Plug types | Type C and Type F (Schuko) |
| Voltage | 220V |
| Frequency | 50Hz |
| What fits | Two-pin Europlugs, Schuko plugs with side earth clips, hybrid CEE 7/7 plugs |
| What doesn't | US Type A/B flat blades, UK Type G, Israeli Type H, Type D, Type M |
Sorting your bag into two piles
Pick up each item and read the fine print near its plug or on its brick.
| Label says | Category | What it needs in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Input 100–240V ~ 50/60Hz | Dual-voltage switching supply | Plug adapter only |
| 120V 60Hz, with a wattage in the hundreds | Heating element or motor | Converter, or leave it home |
| 120/240V with a selector switch | Dual-voltage appliance | Move the switch first, then a plug adapter |
Pile one is everything that charges a battery: phones, laptops, tablets, camera and drone chargers, e-readers, headphones, power banks, electric toothbrush and shaver bases. Pile two is short and predictable: hair dryers, flat irons, curling wands, travel kettles, garment steamers. A 1500–1875W dryer needs a converter rated above that continuous draw, and travel converters are commonly sold with ratings well below it — compare the number on the converter with the number on the appliance rather than trusting the box.
What to pack
- Type C
Slim Type C Europlug adapter
Two round pins, no earth, weighs nothing. Fits every Egyptian socket and every double-insulated charger you own.
- Fits
- Type C, E, F sockets
- Earthed
- No
- Best for
- USB chargers
- Type F
Grounded Schuko (Type E/F) adapter
The version with a real earth path, for a laptop brick or camera charger that has three prongs at home.
- Fits
- C, E, F sockets
- Earthed
- Yes
- Also covers
- Most of Europe
- 65W
Statik 65W GaN 3-Port
One socket, three devices, dual-voltage by design. This is what makes a single plug adapter sufficient for a whole trip.
- Output
- 65W shared
- Ports
- 3
- Input
- 100–240V
If you are shooting photos or video, a multi-port charger matters more than the adapter — camera batteries, a drone and a phone all want the socket at the end of the day. Sizing on 65W adapters, and flight rules for spare batteries in airline rules for chargers.
Where else the same adapter works
The Type C/F fitting covers Turkey, Morocco (with a Type E caveat) and most of Europe. It does not cover the UAE or Kenya, which are Type G. Index at the travel hub; shapes explained in plug types by country.
FAQ
What adapter do I need for Egypt?
A Type C or Type F (Schuko) plug adapter. Type C is the slim two-pin fitting that suits USB chargers; Type F adds an earth path for three-prong equipment.
Is 220V going to damage my laptop charger in Egypt?
No. Laptop and phone chargers sold in the US are marked 100-240V, so 220V is inside their design range. Only the physical plug shape needs changing.
Do I need a converter for a hair dryer in Egypt?
If the dryer is single-voltage 120V, yes — and the converter has to be rated above the dryer's full draw, which for 1500-1875W is far above what most travel converters handle. A dual-voltage dryer is the lighter answer.
Does Egypt use the same plugs as Europe?
Yes, Type C and Type F at 220V, the same fitting used across most of continental Europe. One Schuko adapter covers both.