Turkey Power Adapter Guide UK USA Australia 2026

✓ Last reviewed: 29 September 2026 — Verified and updated by İlyas Bayrak, licensed Turkish guide (licence 070867), with the My Turkey Adventure editorial team. Prices, opening hours, transport fares and visa rules reflect the latest 2026 guidance. Quick Answer: For your holiday to Turkey from the UK, you will need a standard Type F (European 'Schuko') power adapter . The UK's three-pin plugs (Type G) will not fit. Since both the UK and Turkey use 230V electricity , your hairdryer, straighteners, and all other electronics will work perfectly without a voltage converter. A good quality adapter costs between £5 and £20 in the UK. I remind guests that Turkey uses 230V, 50Hz electricity and Type C/F sockets, the European standard with two round pins. For guests arriving from the US and the UK, universal plug adaptors should be available in both the vehicle and the hotel. What Power Sockets and Voltage Does Turkey Actually Use? Stepping off the plane from London Gatwick or Manchester and arriving at your hotel in Istanbul or on the Turquoise Coast is an exciting moment. But before you can charge your phone to send that first "I've arrived!" message, you need to navigate the local electricity supply. It's a small detail, but getting it wrong can be a real hassle. Here’s the essential information you need to know about the power supply in Turkey: Voltage: Turkey operates on a 230V supply voltage. Frequency: The frequency is 50Hz . Socket Type: Turkey exclusively uses sockets that fit Type C and Type F plugs. For British travellers, this is fantastic news. The voltage (230V) and frequency (50Hz) are virtually identical to the UK's 230V/50Hz system. This means that electronically, your devices are already compatible. The only hurdle is the physical shape of the plug. The sockets you'll encounter in every Turkish hotel, apartment, and café are the standard two-pin European kind. You'll most commonly find the Type F (also known as 'Schuko') socket. This is a round socket with