Travel adapter from Hong Kong to Bhutan — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Bhutan?

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

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

Adapter required

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

Hong Kong (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Bhutan (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 Bhutan

Voltage

Hong Kong 230 V

Bhutan 230 V

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Frequency

Hong Kong 50 Hz

Bhutan 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Bhutan

In Bhutan, 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 Bhutan 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 Bhutan plug guide