Libya power plugs and voltage
You will need a travel adapter
Libya uses Type C, Type F and Type L sockets at 230 V / 50 Hz. Pick the country you are travelling from to see exactly what you need.
- Plug types
- C / F / L 3 socket types in use
- Voltage
- 230 V High-voltage grid (220–240 V)
- Frequency
- 50 Hz 50 Hz — Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania
- National standard
- CEE 7/16, CEE 7/3, CEI 23-16/VII Grid reliability: Moderate
Where your plug will also work
All countries →These countries use at least one of the same socket types as Libya, so an adapter bought for this trip often works there too.
What the sockets look like
Power in Libya
Libya, located in North Africa, is a country with a primarily desert landscape and a significant coastline along the Mediterranean Sea. Libya uses Type C, Type F and Type L power plugs. The standard voltage is 230 V and the supply frequency is 50 Hz. The majority of Libya's power generation comes from natural gas and oil, reflecting its abundant hydrocarbon resources. While the power infrastructure has faced challenges due to political instability and conflict, efforts are ongoing to improve reliability and expand capacity. Overall, the grid's reliability is moderate, with periodic outages in some regions, but investment in modernization aims to enhance stability and meet growing energy demands.
Recommended gear
Adapters & converters →
EPICKA 75 W GaN universal travel adapter
One block that covers US, UK, EU and Australian sockets, with 75 W of USB-C charging — enough for a laptop without carrying its power brick.
- Plugs for US / UK / EU / AU sockets
- 3× USB-C (75 W total) + 2× USB-A
- Universal AC socket, fused, up to 2000 W
- About 250 g
It does not convert voltage. A 120 V appliance still gets 230 V in Europe, whatever adapter you use.
Best for: Phones, laptops, cameras, tablets and anything dual-voltage.
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Fits European C/E/F sockets — France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Scandinavia — and the same sockets across much of Asia, Africa and South America.
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