Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from Libya to Aruba?

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Summary

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

LibyaAruba
Plug TypesDA, B, F
Voltage127V127V
Frequency of electrical current50Hz60Hz

Plug Adaptors

Libya uses Plug Type D.

Your Appliance has Plug Type D

In Aruba there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.

Socket Type D
(Libya)
to Plug Type A
(Aruba)

Socket Type D
(Libya)
to Plug Type B
(Aruba)

Socket Type D
(Libya)
to Plug Type F
(Aruba)

Considerations

Frequency of Electrical Current

The frequency of electrical current found in Libya (50Hz) differs to that found in Aruba (60Hz).

Most equipment is not affected by differences in frequencies. Some exceptions are:

  • Electric clocks: Some electric clocks use the frequency of electrical current to measure time. If the clock is designed for one frequency, but used with another, time shifts could be experienced.
  • Appliances using motors: If there is a motor load associated with an appliance, the frequency governs the speed in revolutions of the motor. This could mean that the motor will spin faster, or slower than intended and could have a detrimental effect in the appliance's operation. This is of particular concern in power tools and other machinery that uses motors, so if you must use these, you should seek access to a frequency converter.

Good to know

Voltage

The voltage found in Libya and Aruba is exactly the same (127V). You will not need a transformer.

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