Belarus Travel Adapter Kit | Going In Style

Belarus is located in eastern Europe and uses the same adapter as much of Continental Europe uses.  Belarus also uses the same adapter that Russia uses.  

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The Going In Style Deluxe Belarus Travel Adapter Plug Kit comes with three adapter plugs and includes both grounded and non-grounded plugs.  As always Going In Style ships Deluxe Adapter Kits Priority Mail with tracking.

The Going In Style Standard Belarus Adapter Plug Kit comes with two grounded adapter plugs.  The Going In Style Basic Belarus Adapter Plug Kit comes with one non-grounded adapter.

Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage. A non-grounded adapter may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter.  If your hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor is not dual voltage you will most likely need a converter to use your electric.  For more information see Going In Style's Adapter and Converter Finder.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup.

Going In Style Belarus Adapter Model GIS-BELA-B-GUB-GUR

Grounded Adapter Plugs - Earthed Adapters

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adaptor plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.

Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs - Non-Earthed Adapters

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Belarus operates on 220 volt electricity and is generated at 50Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, computers, iPod, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Asus, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter.  Your iPad, iPhone and iPod are all dual voltage and will not need a converter.  However, you will need a non grounded adapter to charge your apple device when traveling to Europe. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

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About Belarus

Geography

Belarus is located in Eastern Europe east of Poland and the area is slightly smaller than Kansas. Climate consists of cold winters, and cool and moist summers. The terrain is generally flat and contains a lot of marshland. Glacial scouring accounts for the flatness of Belarusian terrain and its 11,000 lakes. Natural resources include granite and limestone.

Currency

The currency is the Belarusian Rouble (BYR). Major credit cards are accepted in most hotels and restaurants. Travelers’ checks can be exchanged in some banks and foreign currency can be exchanged in most banks and money changing kiosks.

Staying Connected

Belarus lags behind its neighbors in upgrading telecommunications infrastructure; modernization of the network is progressing with roughly two-thirds of equipment is now digital. State owned Beltelcom is the sole provider of internet and phone services. There are multiple mobile-cellular network providers and mobile teledensity now exceeds 100 telephones per 100 persons. Mobile coverage is available mostly in large cities. When travelling to Belarus you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Belarus SIM card. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

Belarus has over 302,560 internet hosts and over 2.643 million internet users. There is internet access in tourist hotels, internet cafes and some post offices. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.

Visit the CIA World Factbook to learn more about Belarus https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bo.html