Qatar uses Types D, F, G and L plugs, 240V at 50Hz. Travelling from the UK you do not need an adapter. Phone and laptop chargers are usually rated 100-240V, so they only need the right plug.
| Plug type | Types D, F, G and L |
| Type D | three large round pins in a triangle |
| Type F | two round pins with side earth clips (Schuko) |
| Type G | three rectangular pins (UK type) |
| Type L | three round pins in a row (Italian type) |
| Voltage | 240V |
| Frequency | 50Hz |
| Travelling from | Home plug | Adapter | Voltage converter |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Type G, 230V | Not needed for Type G | Not needed |
| United States | Types A and B, 120V | Needed | Needed for single-voltage appliances |
| India | Types C, D and M, 230V | Not needed for Type D | Not needed |
| United Arab Emirates | Type G, 230V | Not needed for Type G | Not needed |
| Australia | Type I, 230V | Needed | Not needed |
| Canada | Types A and B, 120V | Needed | Needed for single-voltage appliances |
Source: Mains electricity by country (IEC plug letters), checked 2026-10-16. Hotels may also have other sockets.
Types D, F, G and L: Type D has three large round pins in a triangle; Type F has two round pins with side earth clips (Schuko); Type G has three rectangular pins (UK type); Type L has three round pins in a row (Italian type).
240V at 50Hz.
Not always. Both use Type G, so United Kingdom plugs of that type fit.
Yes. United States uses Types A and B and Qatar uses Types D, F, G and L, so you need an adapter.
Not always. Both use Type D, so India plugs of that type fit.
Not always. Both use Type G, so United Arab Emirates plugs of that type fit.
Yes. Australia uses Type I and Qatar uses Types D, F, G and L, so you need an adapter.
Yes. Canada uses Types A and B and Qatar uses Types D, F, G and L, so you need an adapter.