Do I need a travel adapter for a trip to Kyrgyzstan?
Yes, you need a travel adapter (plug adapter) for a trip from the United Kingdom to Kyrgyzstan. In Kyrgyzstan, people are using different plugs and plug sockets that are not compatible with plugs from the United Kingdom!
Looking for a travel adapter for your upcoming trips? We have taken a close look at all the best adapters, and these are our favorite models:
About Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is a country in Asia (Central Asia) with about 5.7 Millionen inhabitants on an area of almost 200 000 km². The capital of Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek (900 000 inhabitants).
People in the country are mainly speaking Kirghiz, Uzbek and Russian.
The neighbors of Kyrgyzstan are China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
TLD: .kgCurrency: KGSCountry calling code: +996Country Code : KGWhich types of plugs are used in Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan uses plugs of type C and F. Plug sockets of type G, which are common in the United Kingdom, are not in use in Kyrgyzstan.
What is the Electricity Voltage in Kyrgyzstan?
The voltage in Kyrgyzstan is 220 volts.
The voltage, therefore, is lower than the 230 volts in the United Kingdom. This difference means that you have to be cautious when using electrical devices purchased in the United Kingdom:
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 Kyrgyzstan, you should either not use your device there, or buy a voltage converter before departing.
What is the utility frequency in Kyrgyzstan?
The utility frequency in Kyrgyzstan is 50 Hertz.
The frequency, therefore, is the same as in the United Kingdom. That's why it is safe to use all your electric appliances in Kyrgyzstan.
