Do I need a travel adapter for a trip to Qatar?
Yes, you need a travel adapter (plug adapter) for a trip from Canada to Qatar. In Qatar, people are using different plugs and electrical outlets that are not compatible with plugs from Canada!
About Qatar
Qatar is a country in Asia (Western Asia) with about 2.2 Millionen inhabitants on an area of almost 12 000 km². The capital of Qatar is Doha (345 000 inhabitants).
People in the country are mainly speaking Arabic and Spanish.
The only neighbor of Qatar is Saudi Arabia.
TLD: .qaCurrency: QARCountry calling code: +974Country Code : QAWhich types of power outlets are used in Qatar?
Qatar uses power outlets of type G. Electrical outlets of type A and B, which are common in Canada, are not in use in Qatar.
What is the Electricity Voltage in Qatar?
The voltage in Qatar is 240 volts.
The voltage, therefore, is higher than the 120 volts in Canada. This difference means that you have to be cautious when using electrical devices purchased in Canada:
You should read the instruction manual of your device and check at which voltage it is safe to use.
If the voltage stated in the user's manual or on the device's power supply differs from the mains voltage in Qatar, you should either not use your device there, or buy a voltage converter before departing.
What is the utility frequency in Qatar?
The utility frequency in Qatar is 50 Hertz.
The frequency, therefore, is lower than the 60 Hertz in use in Canada. This difference may not be a problem for most of your devices, but you still have to be cautious:
Devices that either measure time, or are equipped with moving and rotating parts, are particularly dangerous! So, if you plan to use shavers, heaters, kitchen appliances or alarm clocks in Qatar, read the instruction manuals to see if these devices are safe to use on the local utility frequency.
If the mains frequency specified in the manual or on the power supply is different from the rate used in Qatar, you should not use the device!
