You need a travel adapter, and likely a voltage converter
United States of America: Type A/B · 120V → Egypt: Type C/F · 230V
Get a Type C adapter + converter↗The specs, row by row.
Plug shape, voltage, frequency — the four things that decide whether your gear works on this route.
The story behind the route.
Why this specific origin → destination pair has the quirks it does — local context the data alone won't show.
The journey from United States of America to Egypt isn't just about flights and hotels; it's about making sure your devices actually work when you arrive. The plug situation is straightforward: United States of America's Type A/B and Egypt's Type C/F don't work together. Where things get tricky: United States of America supplies 120V of power, but Egypt delivers 230V. That's enough difference to damage devices without proper conversion. A little preparation goes a long way on this route.
- →Uses 12H time format (e.g., 11:00 PM)
- →Temperature measured in Celsius (°C)
- →Electrical system uses 230V at 50Hz with Type C/F plugs
- →Tap water safety: not recommended
- →Airport electronics shops in Egypt charge 3-4x typical adapter prices. Buy before you leave.
- →Hair dryers and curling irons are the most common casualties of voltage mismatches. Check device labels.
What to pack for this route.
One adapter for the plug shape, one converter when voltage bands cross. That covers most of what you need.
A universal adapter covers this route plus 150+ other countries.
Bands differ (120V vs 230V). Hair dryers, curling irons, kettles need a converter — or a dual-voltage replacement.
Every adapter, charger, and travel-safe device we've curated.
The four partners we travel with.
eSIM for landing-day data, VPN for hotel WiFi, insurance for the gear, and a clean airport pickup in Egypt.
Saily eSIM
Activate before you fly so you have data the moment you land in Egypt. No SIM-card hunt at the airport.
NordVPN
Hotel and café WiFi is open and shared. NordVPN encrypts everything — banking, streaming, work — so no one on the same network can snoop.
Ekta Travel Insurance
Cross-border trips have moving parts. Ekta covers electronics, medical, and trip cancellation for Egypt.
Welcome Pickups
Skip the taxi-line negotiation in Egypt. English-speaking driver waits at arrivals with your name on a sign — fixed price.
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