Plug Type and Travel Adapter Guide for United Arab Emirates

Plug types used in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates uses 3 plug types: Type C, D and G. Of these, Type G are not used in India, so you'll need a travel adapter for those sockets.

Type C

Type C: Uses two parallel, round pins.

Type D

Type D: Employs three round pins.

Type G

Type G: Has three flat pins.

Main Voltage in United Arab Emirates

Do I Need a Voltage Converter in United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates runs on a main voltage of 220 volts at a frequency of 50 Hz. This is effectively the same as India's 230V/50Hz. You can plug any Indian device into a United Arab Emirates socket without a voltage converter, as long as the plug shape fits.

Will my Indian charger work in United Arab Emirates?

Yes, but it depends on which socket your hotel has. United Arab Emirates uses Type C, D and G sockets at 220V/50Hz. Your Indian phone and laptop chargers are dual-voltage (the label reads 100–240V), so they handle United Arab Emirates voltage without any issue. The only question is plug shape — your Indian plug fits Type C and D sockets directly, but will not fit Type G sockets without an adapter. You do not need a voltage converter — United Arab Emirates's 220V is the same as India's 230V.