Israel Travel Adapters
Type H and Type C • 230 volts • 50 Hz
Modern drip irrigation was invented in Israel. Engineer Simcha Blass noticed a tree thriving on a slow leak in the 1930s, then built a clog-resistant plastic emitter with his son decades later and patented it in the early 1960s. In 1965 he partnered with Kibbutz Hatzerim in the Negev desert to found Netafim, which began production in 1966 and still supplies drip irrigation systems worldwide.
Israel uses mains electricity supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. The standard Israel plug type and outlet is Type H. Modern Type H plugs use three round pins, and Type H sockets also accept two-pin Type C Europlugs, so travelers may encounter both Type H and Type C compatibility.
Travelers from the U.S. using Type A or Type B plugs need a US-to-Israel travel adapter for Type H outlets. A travel adapter changes the plug shape only and does not convert voltage. Devices marked for 100–240V input can be used on Israel's 230V supply with the correct adapter; equipment that is not dual voltage requires an appropriate voltage converter.
What Plug Type Does Israel Use?
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Adapter may also be spelled adaptor. Converter may be spelled convertor. Grounded may also be described as earthed.
Older Israeli Type H plugs used three flat pins in a Y-shaped pattern. The SI 32 standard was revised in 1989 to use the present round-pin design. Modern Type H sockets accept both the older flat-pin and current round-pin Type H plugs, as well as two-pin Type C Europlugs. Flat-pin-only Type H sockets are now very rare.
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Do I need a voltage converter for Israel?
Only if your device isn't dual voltage. Most phones, laptops, and cameras are rated for 100–240V and only need a plug adapter for Israel's outlets. High-wattage single-voltage appliances, like hair dryers, straighteners, or some CPAP machines, need a voltage converter, not just an adapter. Check the device label for its voltage rating before you travel.
Can I use my US phone charger in Israel?
Most modern phone and laptop chargers are rated for 100–240V, so they work on Israel's 230V supply without a separate converter. You'll still need a plug adapter, since the charger's US plug won't physically fit Israel's outlets.
Are Israel and US power outlets interchangeable?
No. Israel uses Type H and Type C outlets and the US uses Type A/B. The plug shapes are different, and Israel runs at 230V compared to 120V in the US, so a plug adapter alone is only safe for devices that already support both voltages.
Does Israel use more than one plug type?
Yes. Israel uses two plug types: Type H, the standard three round-pin Israeli plug, and Type C, a two round-pin Europlug. Type H sockets are built to accept Type C plugs directly, so a Type H adapter will work throughout the country regardless of which type your device uses.
