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Afghanistan to Switzerland

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You need a power plug adapter in Switzerland when you are from Afghanistan.

You don't need a voltage converter to use your devices in Switzerland.

Here's why you need an adapter

The outlets and plugs used in Switzerland are C & J. Take a look at the pictures below to see what each plug and socket type looks like:

Switzerland electrical outlets and plug types

However, the outlets and plugs used in Afghanistan are C & F, so that is why you need an adapter:

Afghanistan electrical outlets and plug types

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Here's why you don't need a voltage converter

Switzerland uses a voltage of 230V and a frequency of 50Hz. This is the same as in Afghanistan, so you don't need a voltage converter.

Our recommended adapters

Universal adapter

Universal power plug adapter
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Adapter + Converter

Combined converter and adapter
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Frequently asked questions

In Switzerland they use power plugs and electrical outlets of types C & J.

Switzerland electrical outlets and plug types

The standard voltage in Switzerland is 230V at a frequency of 50Hz.