Saudi Arabia Travel Adapter Kit | Going In Style

Saudi Arabia is located in the Middle East bordering the Persian Gulf.  The Deluxe Saudi Arabia Adapter Plug Set comes with six adapter plugs, including grounded and non grounded plugs.  The Deluxe Saudi Arabia Adapter Plug Kit ships Priority Mail with tracking so you will have your Saudi Arabia plugs to you in time for your trip.  

The Standard Saudi Arabia Adapter Kit comes with three grounded plugs and the Basic Saudi Arabia Kit comes with nongrounded adapter plugs.  If you are not sure whether you will need grounded or non ground plugs for your trip to Saudi Arabia, you can watch Going In Style's Adapter Plug Video featuring both grounded and non grounded 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.

Why do I need a North American adapter?

Even though Saudi Arabia uses North American sockets, the sockets are not required to be polarized. Since devices such as laptops have a polarized plug with one prong wider than the other, you will still need an adapter to use your plug in Saudi Arabia.

Deluxe Kit Features:

• Six adapter plugs
• Priority shipping upgrade
• Handy travel bag
• Going In Style Saudi Arabia Model GIS-SAU-A-B-D-GUA-GUB-GUD

Standard PLUS Adapter Plug Kit Features:

• Three grounded adapter plugs
• CE Certified plugs
• One Power Surge Strip

Standard Kit Features:

• Three grounded adapters
• CE Certified 
• Going In Style Australia Adapter Model GIS-SAU-GUA-GUB-GUD

Basic Kit Features:

• Three non-grounded adapters
• Polarized plugs
• Going In Style Australia Adapter Model GIS-SAU-A-B-D

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 India outlets
• Enables Europe appliance plugs to fit into India outlets
• An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter).
• All Going In Style Adapters will allow a US (North America) Plug
• Going In Style Adapters also allow China and Australia plugs to adapt
• Note:  The plug may fit tightly at first but will loosen up after multiple uses

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Saudi Arabia operates on 127-220 volt electricity and is generated at 50-60Hz (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.

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. (Earthed Adapter Plugs)

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. (Non-Earthed Adapter Plugs)

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.

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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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 Saudi Arabia

Geography

Saudi Arabia is located in Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, north of Yemen. Its climate is harsh, dry desert with great temperature extremes. The terrain is mostly uninhabited, sandy desert.

Currency

Currency in Saudi Arabia is the Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR). Credit cards are widely accepted throughout Saudi Arabia. Foreign currency and travelers’ cheques can easily be exchanged in banks.

Staying Connected

Saudi Arabia has a modern telephone system including a combination of extensive microwave radio relays, coaxial cables, and fiber-optic cables. Mobile-cellular subscribership has been increasing rapidly. When travelling to Saudi Arabia you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Saudi Arabia 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.

Saudi Arabia has 147,202internet hosts and over 9.774 million internet users. Internet access is available in internet cafes and hotels. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.