Yemen power plugs and voltage
You will need a travel adapter
Yemen uses Type A, Type D and Type G sockets at 230 V / 50 Hz. Pick the country you are travelling from to see exactly what you need.
- Plug types
- A / D / G 3 socket types in use
- Voltage
- 230 V High-voltage grid (220–240 V)
- Frequency
- 50 Hz 50 Hz — Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania
- National standard
- NEMA 1-15, BS 546, BS 1363 Grid reliability: Poor
Where your plug will also work
All countries →These countries use at least one of the same socket types as Yemen, so an adapter bought for this trip often works there too.
What the sockets look like
Power in Yemen
Yemen, located on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, has a power infrastructure that faces significant challenges due to ongoing conflicts and economic instability. Yemen uses Type A, Type D and Type G power plugs. The standard voltage is 230 V and the supply frequency is 50 Hz. Major power generation sources include diesel and natural gas, which are critical for meeting the nation's energy needs. However, the power grid suffers from frequent outages and poor reliability, largely due to damaged infrastructure and limited investment. Despite these challenges, efforts are being made to improve the situation and provide more stable electricity to the population.
Recommended gear
Adapters & converters →
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One block that covers US, UK, EU and Australian sockets, with 75 W of USB-C charging — enough for a laptop without carrying its power brick.
- Plugs for US / UK / EU / AU sockets
- 3× USB-C (75 W total) + 2× USB-A
- Universal AC socket, fused, up to 2000 W
- About 250 g
It does not convert voltage. A 120 V appliance still gets 230 V in Europe, whatever adapter you use.
Best for: Phones, laptops, cameras, tablets and anything dual-voltage.
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