Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
I
Plugs & sockets in Afghanistan
Voltage
220V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, F
Australia to Afghanistan: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed
If you're heading to Afghanistan from Australia, it's worth checking the power situation before you pack. Different countries use different outlet types and electrical standards, so your devices may not plug in directly when you arrive.
Your Australia plugs (Type I) won't fit Afghanistan's outlets (Type C, F). You'll want to grab a universal travel adapter or one specifically designed for Afghanistan before you depart.
The voltage and frequency in Afghanistan (220V, 50Hz) are close to Australia (230V, 50Hz), so your appliances should work without a converter.
Most modern phone chargers, laptop adapters, and camera chargers are designed to handle 100-240V input, so they'll work anywhere with just a plug adapter. Heat-producing appliances like hair dryers and flat irons are often single-voltage, so check before you plug them in abroad.


