Power outlet shapes in Saudi Arabia

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ayhz2013 New member

Member since 25 December 2012

ayhz2013New member14 January 2013 02:05:09

Hi,

I will arriving this week to Riyadh coming from USA. I will be buying a plug adapter in advance so that I can use my devices upon arrival. Just want to know the shape of the power outlets in Riyadh. .Does the outlet accept "Flat blade plug", "Two round pins" OR "Two parallel flat pins with ground pin" OR ALL OF THEM?

I will using my laptop and other devices. All devices are dual voltage enabled (built in).

Thanks in advance for the help

ayhz2013

CHM Active member

Member since 06 October 2012

CHMActive member14 January 2013 02:33:54

The answer is D) All of the above. Different places use different ones. I'd suggest getting one of these Universal Traveller Adapters

http://www.ebay.com/itm/All-in-One-Univ … 416a1546b4

runnertattoogirl Active member

Member since 22 December 2012

runnertattoogirlActive member14 January 2013 03:27:09

I have my laptop plugged up to the wall right now without an adapter. However, the adapter CHM linked you to looks like it would work wonderfully.

And welcome (in advance)

Alliecat ViP

Member since 13 October 2009

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AlliecatViP14 January 2013 03:54:05

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At my housing, there are only double prong outlets. It seems also that 110/220V can vary building to building! My housing is 220V (fortunately computers have built-in converters).

Martin Fin Serial expat

Member since 24 March 2012

Martin FinSerial expat14 January 2013 04:36:27

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Do not worry Saudi has both 127v & 220v supplies the power sockets vary from 2pin stright, 3 pin stright, 2 pin round and 3 pin UK. You can buy here from most electrical outlets a extension lead that takes all of the above and you chose what plug you have on the end.

Martin Fin Serial expat

Member since 24 March 2012

Martin FinSerial expat14 January 2013 04:50:19

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For your info the plugs / socket types here in Saudi are:
Type A
Type B
Type F
Type G

Regards

Martin

Hashashyin Active member

Member since 26 June 2012

HashashyinActive member15 January 2013 04:34:38

Alliecat wrote:
(fortunately computers have built-in converters).

Computers have built-in?!

Freshlikesushi ViP

Member since 14 March 2012

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FreshlikesushiViP15 January 2013 11:26:03

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No they don't

Only certain ones do.
Our gaming comp has a switch to make it 110 or 220

Adapters are readilly available here from 1 to 10sar each. No need to bring

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