Key Takeaways
- Power banks are banned on aircraft, so pilgrims should purchase one upon arrival in Saudi Arabia.
- Mina tents have electricity with one or two Type G (UK-style) sockets per tent, with a 250W power limit.
- Arafat and Muzdalifah have no electricity — pilgrims must rely entirely on power banks in these locations.
One of the most practical questions pilgrims ask ahead of Hajj is whether they can charge their mobile phones inside the tents at Mina.
The answer is yes — but with important limitations that every pilgrim should know before travelling.
Charging in Mina Tents
Every tent in Mina has electrical sockets — typically one or two per tent — using the Type G three-pin plug, the same style used in the United Kingdom.
The power limit per tent is 250 watts, which means pilgrims must be careful about how many devices they connect at once.
The most practical solution is to bring a good quality extension cord with multiple USB ports, allowing an entire group to charge from a single socket safely.
However, plugging nine separate chargers into one extension cord is dangerous — it can easily exceed the tent’s 250W power limit and create a fire hazard.
A safer alternative is a single multi-port GaN charger with two to four ports, which draws significantly less power than multiple individual chargers combined.
Pilgrims who forget to bring an extension cord from home can purchase one in Makkah. Bin Dawood Shopping Centre near Masjid al-Haram at the King Fahd Gate stocks extension cords and charging accessories.
No Electricity in Arafat and Muzdalifah
This is the most critical point every pilgrim must understand. Arafat and Muzdalifah have no electricity and no charging facilities whatsoever. Pilgrims cannot charge their phones at either location under any circumstances.
The practical preparation for this is straightforward — carry at least two fully charged power banks of 20,000 mAh or more, charged either at the hotel or in the Mina tent before departing for Arafat.
Activating ultra power saving mode before entering Arafat will extend battery life significantly throughout the day.
Buy Your Power Bank in Saudi Arabia
Power banks are banned on aircraft as cabin baggage in most cases, making it impractical to bring one from home.
Pilgrims are advised to purchase a power bank upon arrival in Saudi Arabia before heading to Makkah for Hajj.
Ensure it is at least 20,000 mAh to cover the time spent in Arafat and Muzdalifah without access to power.
Adapter Requirements
Saudi Arabia uses Type G sockets — three rectangular pins, the same as the United Kingdom.
Pilgrims travelling from Pakistan, India, or other countries where round-pin plugs (Type C or Type D) are standard will need to bring a small travel adapter to use Saudi sockets.
These are also available in Makkah markets if forgotten.
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