Travel adapter from Ethiopia to Nepal — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Nepal?

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

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

No adapter needed

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

Ethiopia (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Nepal (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Nepal

Voltage

Ethiopia 230 V

Nepal 230 V

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Frequency

Ethiopia 50 Hz

Nepal 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Nepal

In Nepal, the standard power plug is Type C and Type D and Type M. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Nepal can be one of 3 different shapes — Type C, Type D, Type M, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Nepal plug guide