Travel adapter from Bhutan to Brunei — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Brunei?

Brunei uses Type G plugs at 240 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Bhutan and Brunei, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Bhutan, you will need a travel adapter for Brunei. Bhutan uses Type C/Type D/Type M plugs, and Brunei uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Bhutan (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type D Three large round pins 220–240V Type M Three large round pins 220–240V

Brunei (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Brunei

Voltage

Bhutan 230 V

Brunei 240 V

Match

Frequency

Bhutan 50 Hz

Brunei 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Brunei

In Brunei, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 240 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Brunei is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Brunei plug guide