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Your plugs & sockets

Voltage

120V

Frequency

60Hz

Plugs

A, B


Type A Plug
Type A Socket
Type A
Type B Plug
Type B Socket
Type B

Plugs & sockets in Afghanistan

Voltage

220V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

C, F


Type C Plug
Type C Socket
Type C
Type F Plug
Type F Socket
Type F

Marshall Islands to Afghanistan: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed

Getting ready for your journey from Marshall Islands to Afghanistan? Electrical compatibility is easy to overlook, but bringing the wrong plug or forgetting an adapter can leave you scrambling at your hotel. Here's what you need to know.

Your Marshall Islands plugs (Type A, B) 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.

Be aware that Marshall Islands runs on 120V at 60Hz, while Afghanistan uses 220V at 50Hz. This voltage difference matters for appliances like hair dryers, curling irons, and electric shavers that aren't dual-voltage. Check the label on your devices. If it says "100-240V," you're fine. Otherwise, you'll need a voltage converter.

Rather than packing bulky converters, consider buying travel-sized dual-voltage versions of appliances you can't live without. For phones and laptops, all you'll need is the right plug adapter since their chargers almost always support worldwide voltage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Marshall Islands uses Type A/B plugs and Afghanistan uses Type C/F. Since these are incompatible, you will need a travel adapter.