Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from Egypt to Iran?

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Summary

The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Egypt and Iran.

EgyptIran
Plug TypesCC
Voltage220V230V
Frequency of electrical current50Hz50Hz

Plug Adaptors

Egypt uses Plug Type C.

Your Appliance has Plug Type C

No adaptor needed

Iran uses Socket Type C, which is the same as the plug type of your appliances from Egypt. You will not need an adaptor.

Considerations

Voltage

The voltages found in Egypt (220V) and Iran (230V) are not exactly the same, but the difference is tolerable, so you should not need a transformer.

Good to know

Frequency of Electrical Current

The frequency found in Egypt and Iran is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.

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