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Last updated: 4 January 2025

What type of plugs and sockets are used in Turkmenistan?

When you are going on a trip to Turkmenistan, be sure to pack the appropriate travel plug adapter that fits the local sockets. But what do those electrical outlets look like? In Turkmenistan, types C and F are the official standards. Like its neighbouring countries Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan has standardized on the German plug and socket system.

Type C

  • commonly used in Europe, South America & Asia
  • 2 pins
  • not grounded
  • 2.5 A, 10 A & 16 A
  • almost always 220 – 240 V
  • socket compatible with plug type C
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Type F

  • used almost everywhere in Europe & Russia, except for the UK & Ireland
  • 2 pins
  • grounded
  • 16 A
  • 220 – 240 V
  • socket compatible with plug types C, E & F
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What is the mains voltage in Turkmenistan?

The voltage in Turkmenistan is 220 volts and the frequency is 50 Hz.

220 V ~ 50 Hz

Most wall outlets in Turkmenistan are ungrounded (type C).

Background information

Turkmenistan has standardized on type C and  type F sockets and plugs. Type E plugs can also be used thanks to their compatibility with type F sockets.

Most wall outlets in Turkmenistan are unearthed type C sockets.

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