πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦ Saudi Arabia to πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ChinaAdapter required. Your plugs are about to go on an adventure.

China uses 220 V and Saudi Arabia uses 230 V, but similar nominal voltages do not guarantee compatibility. Check that your device's input rating covers the destination supply.

What to pack

Plugbert recommends

Type A (US 2-pin) adapter

You need a plug adapter. Plugs from Saudi Arabia (Type G) don't fit the Type A, C and I sockets in China. A Type A (US 2-pin) adapter fits 1 of the 3 listed socket families there. For grounded devices, get a Type I (Australian) adapter for a compatible grounded outlet instead; it does not fit every listed outlet. Socket variants can differ; check the actual outlet and adapter rating.

For equipment requiring earth, choose a Type I (Australian) adapter for a compatible grounded outlet. Check its supported inputs and rated load. A two-pin output cannot provide an earth connection.

Tip: a "universal" travel adapter may be useful for several destinations. Check its wall-side plugs, grounding and power limits against your trip.

Voltage & frequency

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦ Home

230 V

60 Hz

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ There

220 V

50 Hz

Check the voltage rating
China uses 220 V and Saudi Arabia uses 230 V, but similar nominal voltages do not guarantee compatibility. Check that your device's input rating covers the destination supply.

The destination may use a different frequency (60 β†’ 50 Hz). Check your device's input rating for the local frequency; a plug adapter does not change it.

The plugs

Sockets in πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China

Your πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦ Saudi Arabia plugs

  • Type GWon't fit
Plugbert's note on China
This guide covers mainland China. A, C and I describe different outlet designs; check the actual outlet and grounding.