Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
220V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C
Plugs & sockets in Turkey
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, F
Travel Adapter for Turkey: Do You Need One? (Togo → Turkey)No Adapter Needed
Traveling from Togo to Turkey means crossing into a different electrical system. Here's a complete breakdown of the sockets, voltage, and the right adapter to bring for Turkey, so nothing you packed ends up useless at the hotel.
Do you need a travel adapter for Turkey?
Good news: you generally don't need a plug adapter. Both Togo and Turkey use Type C outlets, so your existing plugs should fit Turkey's sockets directly. A universal adapter is still worth keeping in your bag as a backup for future trips.
What plugs and sockets does Turkey use?
Turkey uses these power plug types: Type C (Europlug): two round pins, ungrounded, and the most widely used plug across Europe; Type F (Schuko): two round pins with grounding clips on the sides, standard in Germany and much of Europe. Outlets run at 230V and 50Hz. Since Togo also uses Type C, your plugs already match.
Voltage and frequency in Turkey
Turkey runs on 230V at 50Hz, very close to Togo (220V, 50Hz). That means voltage isn't a concern here, since your appliances won't be over- or under-powered, so no voltage converter is needed.
Will your devices work in Turkey?
Phones, tablets, laptops, and camera chargers are nearly always dual-voltage (100-240V), so they work in Turkey with just your existing plug, and no converter is required. Even heat-based appliances like hair dryers and straighteners should run fine given the matching 230V supply, though it's always worth a quick label check.
What travel adapter should you buy for Turkey?
Because Togo and Turkey share Type C outlets, you don't need a special adapter for this trip. A universal travel adapter is still a smart, inexpensive backup if you plan to travel elsewhere, and the better ones add USB-C fast charging to free up your charger.
Tips for charging your devices in Turkey
Many Turkey hotel bathrooms have a low-wattage "shaver only" socket that is fine for razors and toothbrushes but not for charging phones or running hair dryers. Use the main wall outlets with your adapter for everything else.
