Quick answer
Turkey uses the European two-round-pin plug: Type F (with earth clips) and Type C, at 230 V, 50 Hz. Visitors from the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada and Australia need a plug adapter. Most phone, tablet and laptop chargers work on 100–240 V, so they only need the adapter; single-voltage hair dryers and straighteners from the US need a converter or a dual-voltage model.
It is the item most people remember at the airport gate: the plug adapter. Turkey’s sockets are the same as in most of continental Europe, so if you are flying in from Germany or the Netherlands you can relax. From the UK, Ireland, North America or Australia, your plugs will not fit without one. Here is exactly what to pack for Antalya.
Turkey Plug Type and Voltage at a Glance
| Socket types | Type F (Schuko, two round pins with side earth clips); Type C (two round pins, no earth) also fits |
| Voltage | 230 V |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Same as | Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain and most of continental Europe |
Do I Need an Adapter for Turkey? By Country
| Travelling from | Your plug | Adapter needed? | Converter needed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK and Ireland | Type G (three square pins) | Yes, UK to EU (Type C/F) | No, same 230 V |
| USA and Canada | Type A/B (flat pins) | Yes, US to EU | Only for 110–120 V-only devices |
| Australia and New Zealand | Type I (angled flat pins) | Yes, AU to EU | No, similar 230–240 V |
| Germany, Netherlands, France, Scandinavia | Type C/F | No | No |
| Switzerland, Italy, Denmark | Types J, L, K (plus C) | Thin two-pin Type C plugs fit; others need an adapter | No |
Adapter or Converter? How to Check Your Devices
An adapter only changes the shape of the plug. A converter changes the voltage. Look at the small print on your charger or power brick: if it says INPUT: 100–240V, it works in Turkey with just an adapter. That covers almost every phone, tablet, camera and laptop charger made in the last decade, plus most electric toothbrush and shaver chargers.
Watch out for heating appliances bought in the US or Canada: hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons and travel kettles are often 110–120 V only. Plugged into 230 V with just an adapter, they can burn out in seconds. Either buy a dual-voltage travel model or use the hair dryer most Antalya hotels provide in the room.
What to Pack: The Simple Kit
- Two adapters, not one. One for the bedside, one for the bathroom or for a day bag.
- A multi-port USB charger (100–240 V). One adapter plus a 3- or 4-port charger keeps the whole family’s phones going.
- A slim Type C adapter rather than a chunky universal one. Some Turkish sockets are recessed, and bulky adapters can sit loose.
- A power bank for boat trips, day tours and long airport waits.
Forgot Your Adapter? Where to Buy One in Antalya
Do not panic. Ask hotel reception first: many Antalya hotels keep a box of adapters for guests, especially the big resorts in Lara, Belek and Side that host lots of British visitors. Airport shops sell them at airport prices. In town, electronics stores in the big shopping centres, small phone and electrical shops (look for “elektrik” or “GSM” on the sign) and many supermarkets stock UK-to-EU adapters. Ask for an “adaptör” or “İngiliz fiş adaptörü” for a UK one.
📝 A Local’s Note
In older Kaleiçi boutique hotels and some apartments, sockets can be few and in odd places, sometimes only one free socket by the bed. A short extension lead or a multi-port USB charger saves a lot of nightly phone-charging negotiation.
Many all-inclusive resorts have USB ports by the bed now, but they are often slow. Bring your own fast charger if you rely on your phone for maps and tickets all day.
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What plug type does Turkey use?
Turkey uses Type F sockets, which also accept Type C plugs. Both have two round pins, the same as in most of continental Europe.
What is the voltage in Turkey?
230 V at 50 Hz.
Do I need an adapter for Turkey from the UK?
Yes. UK three-pin plugs do not fit Turkish sockets, so bring a UK-to-EU adapter. You do not need a voltage converter, as both countries use about 230 V.
Do I need a converter for Turkey from the US?
Only for devices that work on 110–120 V alone, usually hair dryers, straighteners and some kettles. Phone and laptop chargers marked 100–240 V just need a plug adapter.
Will my European plug work in Turkey?
Yes. Plugs from Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain and most of continental Europe fit Turkish sockets directly.
Can I buy a plug adapter in Antalya?
Yes, at the airport, in electronics and phone shops, and in many supermarkets. Your hotel reception may also lend you one.
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Page last updated: October 2026.
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