Iraq Travel Adapter Kit | Going In Style

Wall outlets in Iraq have a different pin configuration than in the United States.  When traveling to Iraq you will need an adapter to plug your North America appliances into Iraq wall outlets.  The two round pin adapter plug can also be used when traveling to continental Europe.  

The Deluxe Iraq Adapter Plug Set comes with a total of six adapter plugs and ships Priority Mail with tracking so you will have your adapters to you before your trip to Iraq.  The Standard Adapter Plug Set for Iraq comes with three grounded adapter plugs.  The Basic Iraq Adapter Plug Kit comes with three non-grounded adapter plugs.  If you are not certain whether you will need a grounded or a non grounded adapter plug for your trip to Iraq, watch Going In Style's Adapter Plug Video featuring grounded and non grounded adapter plugs.

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 Iraq Adapter Model GIS-IRAQ-B-D-F-GUB-GUD-GUF

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.

Iraq 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.

About Iraq

Geography

Iraq is located in the Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iran and Kuwait and its area is twice the size of Idaho. Its climate is mostly desert; mild to cool winters with dry, hot, cloudless summers; northern mountainous regions along Iranian and Turkish borders experience cold winters with occasionally heavy snows that melt in early spring, sometimes causing extensive flooding in central and southern Iraq. The terrain is mostly broad plains; reedy marshes along Iranian border in south with large flooded areas; mountains along borders with Iran and Turkey.

Currency

Currency in Iraq is the Iraqi Dinar (IQD). Foreign currency can be exchanged at most banks and some hotels. Western Union branches in major cities can cash travelers’ cheques. ATMs are available in larger cities.

Staying Connected

Widespread government efforts to rebuild domestic and international telephone communications through fiber optic links are in progress; the mobile cellular market has expanded rapidly and its subscribership base is expected to continue increasing rapidly. Cell phone coverage is best in major cities. When travelling to Iraq you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Iraq 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.

Iraq has 23 internet hosts and over 325,900 internet users. Internet access is available in internet cafes and in some larger hotels. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.