Libya is located in Northern Africa. Libya uses several type of adapter plugs.  When traveling to Libya it is important to take along the correct adapter plug for your trip.

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. This adapter may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter.

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 Libya Adapter Model GIS-LIBY-B-F-GUI-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.

Libya operates on 230 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.

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.

About Libya

Geography

Libya is located in Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Egypt and Tunisia and its area is slightly larger than Alaska. The climate is Mediterranean along coast; dry, extreme desert interior. The terrain is mostly barren, flat to undulating plains, plateaus, depressions. More than 90% of the country is desert or semidesert.

Currency

Currency in Libya is the Libyan Dinar (LYD). Credit cards are not widely accepted so it is best to carry small amounts of cash. ATMs are available throughout Libya. Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks however exchanging travelers’ cheques may be difficult.

Staying Connected

Libya’s telecommunications system is state-owned and service is poor, but investment is being made to upgrade; state retains monopoly in fixed-line services; mobile-cellular telephone system became operational in 1996. Multiple providers for a mobile telephone system that is growing rapidly; combined fixed-line and mobile-cellular teledensity has soared approaching 190 telephones per 100 persons in 2010. When travelling to Libya you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone and purchase a Libya 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.

Libya has 64,525 internet hosts and over 1 million internet users. Internet access is available in internet cafes, hotels and some restaurants. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.