Egypt Travel Adapter Kit | Going In Style

Egypt is located in Northern Africa bordering the Mediterranean Sea.  Egypt is a popular travel destination, where visitors can see the ancient pyramids and the Great Sphinx of Giza. Egypt uses the same adapter plug that is used in many parts of Continental Europe.  If you will be traveling to bordering countries Libya or Sudan, additional adapters will be required.

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.  If you think you will need additional adapters for your trip, you can also purchase individual adapters.

Deluxe Kit Features:

• Two adapter plugs
• Priority shipping upgrade
• Handy travel bag
• Going In Style Egypt Model GIS-EG-B-GUB

Standard PLUS Kit Features:

• One grounded adapter
• CE Certified 
• One power strip
• Going In Style Adapter

Standard Kit Features:

• One grounded adapter
• CE Certified 
• Going In Style Adapter Egypt Model GIS-EG-GUB

Basic Kit Features:

• One non-grounded adapter
• Polarized plugs
• Going In Style Adapter Egypt Model GIS-EG-B

Going In Style Adapters Feature:

• CE Certified
• Polarized adapter to fit polarized plugs (one prong larger than the other) 
• Allows connection up to 240 volts
• Enables United States appliance plugs to fit into foreign outlets
• Enables Europe appliance plugs to fit into foreign outlets
• An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter)
• The Deluxe Kit comes with a handy, drawstring carry bag for the adapters

Grounded Adapter Plugs

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

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.

Egypt 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, Lenovo, HP, Asus, Toshiba computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

Be sure to check each individual appliance to see if it is dual voltage.  You can watch Going In Style's video on how to check to see if your appliance is dual voltage.

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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. 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.

Converter- Changing Current Voltage

Going in Style adapters allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. Adapter plugs DO NOT convert voltage and only change the configuration of the pins. When voltage conversion is needed, use an electricity converter. An electricity converter changes the voltage input into your appliance. The United States electrical appliances operate on a lower current of 110-120 volts AC (Alternating Current). Most of the world operates on 220-240 volts AC. Therefore converter units enable your electronic and non-electronic appliances to run on foreign electricity (220-240 volts) to match the voltage requirements of your 110-120 volt device. Failure to run your appliance with a converter could damage your appliance.

To learn more about adapters and converters visit Going In Style's Blog.

About Egypt

Geography

Egypt is located in Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Libya and the Gaza Strip, and the Red Sea north of Sudan, and includes the Asian Sinai Peninsula and its area three times the size of New Mexico. Its climate is desert; hot, dry summers with moderate winters. The terrain is vast desert plateau interrupted by Nile valley and delta.

Currency

Currency in Egypt is Egyptian Pound (EGP). Credit cards are generally accepted. Foreign money and travelers’ cheques can be exchanged at banks throughout Egypt.

Staying Connected

Egypt underwent extensive upgrading during 1990s; principal centers at Alexandria, Cairo, Al Mansurah, Ismailia, Suez, and Tanta are connected by coaxial cable and microwave radio relay. Cell phone coverage is best in major cities. When traveling to Egypt you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Egypt 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.

Egypt has 200,336 internet hosts and over 20.136 million internet users. There is internet access in tourist hotels and internet cafes throughout the major cities and in some smaller towns. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device