Electricity is such a physical phenomenon that can be a mystery for most of us if it is not used with great care. Every country in the world has standardized different types of electrical devices for its citizens. There are almost fifteen types of plug sockets that are used worldwide.
If a country has set a type of plug socket as a standard. It never means that there will be no other types of plug sockets that will be used. Instead, you should bring a trip charger that can be used almost anywhere in the world. What if you want to go from the UK to Saudi Arabia?
Plug Sockets Used in the UK
British Standard BS 1363 demands the use of a 3-wire grounded and fused plug for all associations with the power mains. Type G plug sockets fulfil the standard and are widely used in the UK. People in Cyprus, Malaysia, Malta, Hong Kong, Singapore, Ireland, and the UAE also use this socket a lot.
When plugged into a socket in the UK, the power range is always 220-240V, and the frequency is always 50Hz. Plugs of Type G can be used with this range of volts without any problems.
An isosceles triangle is made up of the three blades of a Type G electric socket. To protect it from high-current connections, it has a fuse inside that can handle anywhere from 3A to 13A, based on the device.
This type of socket also contains shutters at both live and neutral contacts so that it can’t be interrupted by any other objects. This is why these sockets are used in more than fifty countries in the world.
Plug Sockets Used in Saudi Arabia
Type G plug sockets are used in Saudi Arabia as a national plug socket based on British standard BS 1363. No doubt, type G plugs that are used both in the UK and KSA, are the safest plug. It is compatible with any other type of socket. Its bottom-heavy design gives it a look of a caltrop.
Do You Need Power Plug Adapter for Saudi Arabia
There is no need for any kind of power plug switch for Saudi Arabia if you are coming from the UK for either Hajj or Umrah. If you still don’t want to suffer from any problems during your travel. You can buy a universal travel adapter from any online site just for £13-15. It will fit in almost every situation and contains two USB ports which you can use for your mobile and laptop.
Note:
Visitors should follow and respect the Kingdom’s Islamic laws and regulations because we are good citizens, not violators.
You would love to read our Frequently Asked Questions about Hajj & Umrah packages. It will help you know more about your Holy trip.
