Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from Romania to Algeria?

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Summary

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

RomaniaAlgeria
Plug TypesC, FC, F
Voltage220V, 230V230V
Frequency of electrical current50Hz50Hz

Plug Adaptors

In Romania there's more than one plug type in use.

What type of plug does your appliance have?

Your Appliance has Plug Type C

In Algeria there's more than one socket type in use.

You will need this adaptor:

Socket Type
(Romania)
to Plug Type F
(Algeria)

Algeria also uses Socket Type C, which is used in Romania. If using an appliance that has a Type C Plug in the Type C Sockets of Algeria, you will not need an adaptor.

Your Appliance has Plug Type F

In Algeria there's more than one socket type in use.

You will need this adaptor:

Socket Type
(Romania)
to Plug Type C
(Algeria)

Algeria also uses Socket Type F, which is used in Romania. If using an appliance that has a Type F Plug in the Type F Sockets of Algeria, you will not need an adaptor.

Considerations

Voltage

The voltages found in Romania (220V and 230V) are the same as those found in Algeria. As there are multiple voltages present, care should be taken to ensure your appliance is compatible with the power outlet you are using.

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Frequency of Electrical Current

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

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