West Bank Travel Adapters
Type C & Type H • 230 volts • 50 Hz
The West Bank's eastern edge runs along the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth's land surface. As of 2025 its shoreline sits 439.78 meters below sea level, with roughly 25 miles of that shore lying within the West Bank itself. The sea's high salt content, several times saltier than the ocean, lets swimmers float without effort.
The West Bank is a landlocked Palestinian territory in the Middle East, bordered by Jordan and the Dead Sea to the east and Israel to the north, west, and south. Ramallah serves as the administrative center of the Palestinian Authority, while other major towns include Nablus, Hebron, Bethlehem, and Jericho. The region is known for its biblical and archaeological sites, terraced hillsides, and olive groves.
The West Bank uses mains electricity supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Wall outlets use Type C and Type H. Travelers from regions that use different plug types need a travel adapter for Type C or Type H; equipment that is not dual voltage requires an appropriate voltage converter.
What Plug Type Does the West Bank Use?
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Adapter may also be spelled adaptor. Converter may be spelled convertor. Grounded may also be described as earthed.
The West Bank uses Type C and Type H outlets. Type H is a grounded, three round-pin plug used almost exclusively in Israel and the Palestinian territories; Type C plugs also fit Type H sockets.
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Do I need a voltage converter for the West Bank?
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 the West Bank'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 the West Bank?
Most modern phone and laptop chargers are rated for 100–240V, so they work on the West Bank's 230V supply without a separate converter. You'll still need a plug adapter, since the charger's US plug won't physically fit the West Bank's outlets.
Are West Bank and US power outlets interchangeable?
No. The West Bank uses Type C and Type H outlets and the US uses Type A/B. The plug shapes are different, and the West Bank 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 the West Bank use more than one plug type?
Yes. The West Bank uses two plug types: Type C, a two round-pin Europlug, and Type H, a grounded plug unique to Israel and the Palestinian territories with three pins arranged in a narrow triangle. Type C plugs also fit directly into Type H sockets, so either adapter will work throughout the territory.
