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Electricity

Electricity in Egypt comes from the High Dam in Aswan and from El-Beheira governorate.

Electricity in Egypt is at 220, AC volts and 50 hz. Transformers may be needed for some electrical equipment. Type C round pin outlets are used, shown to the right.Universal outlets for 240 V or 110 V shavers are usually found in hotels. You may need an adapter for other appliances.

Alexandria is supporetd by electric power from El-Beheira governorate.

Sockets will be compatible with most European systems (C, E and F), however other systems will need an adapter.