The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom.
| United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | C, D, G | G, D, M |
| Voltage | 220V | 230V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 50Hz | 50Hz |
In United Arab Emirates there's more than one plug type in use.
What type of plug does your appliance have?
In United Kingdom there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type C
(United Arab Emirates) to Plug Type G
(United Kingdom)
Socket Type C
(United Arab Emirates) to Plug Type D
(United Kingdom)
Socket Type C
(United Arab Emirates) to Plug Type M
(United Kingdom)
In United Kingdom there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type D
(United Arab Emirates) to Plug Type G
(United Kingdom)
Socket Type D
(United Arab Emirates) to Plug Type M
(United Kingdom)
United Kingdom also uses Socket Type D, which is used in United Arab Emirates. If using an appliance that has a Type D Plug in the Type D Sockets of United Kingdom, you will not need an adaptor.
In United Kingdom there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type G
(United Arab Emirates) to Plug Type D
(United Kingdom)
Socket Type G
(United Arab Emirates) to Plug Type M
(United Kingdom)
United Kingdom also uses Socket Type G, which is used in United Arab Emirates. If using an appliance that has a Type G Plug in the Type G Sockets of United Kingdom, you will not need an adaptor.
The voltages found in United Arab Emirates (220V) and United Kingdom (230V) are not exactly the same, but the difference is tolerable, so you should not need a transformer.
The frequency found in United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.