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Afghanistan to United Kingdom

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

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

Here's why you need an adapter

The outlet and plug type used in United Kingdom is G. Take a look at the picture below to see what this plug type looks like:

United Kingdom 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

United Kingdom 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.

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Frequently asked questions

In United Kingdom they use power plugs and electrical outlets of type G.

United Kingdom electrical outlets and plug types

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