Travel adapter from Djibouti to Pakistan — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Pakistan?

Pakistan uses Type C and Type D plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

Good news — Djibouti and Pakistan both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Pakistan without an adapter or converter.

Djibouti (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V

Pakistan (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Pakistan

Voltage

Djibouti 230 V

Pakistan 230 V

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Frequency

Djibouti 50 Hz

Pakistan 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Pakistan

In Pakistan, the standard power plug is Type C and Type D. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Pakistan can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type D, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Pakistan plug guide