Can I use my Germany plug in United Arab Emirates?
A straight answer for Germany devices on a United Arab Emirates trip — plugs, voltage and frequency compared.
You need a travel adapter
The United Arab Emirates uses Type G sockets at 230 V / 50 Hz, while Germany uses Type C and Type F. The voltage matches, so a simple plug adapter is enough.
Side by side
| Germany | United Arab Emirates | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug types | Type C and Type F | Type G |
| Voltage | 230 V | 230 V |
| Frequency | 50 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Socket standard | DIN VDE 0620 DIN 49441 | BS 1363 |
What the sockets look like
Germany
United Arab Emirates
Both countries sit in the same voltage class — 230 V in Germany and 230 V in United Arab Emirates — so the voltage is not a problem. Only the socket shape needs solving.
What to pack
- A travel adapter from Type C, Type F to Type G — the shapes are incompatible.
- A second adapter if you travel with a partner — they are cheap and easy to lose.
What to buy for this trip
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- 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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Both countries in detail
Germany power plugs
Type C, Type F at 230 V / 50 Hz.
United Arab Emirates power plugs
Type G at 230 V / 50 Hz.