Travel adapter from Malawi to Denmark — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Denmark?

Denmark uses Type C and Type F and Type K plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Malawi, you will need a travel adapter for Denmark. Malawi uses Type G plugs, and Denmark uses Type C/Type F/Type K, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Malawi (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Denmark (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V Type K Two round pins + U-shaped earth pin 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Denmark

Voltage

Malawi 230 V

Denmark 230 V

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Frequency

Malawi 50 Hz

Denmark 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Denmark

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

Full Denmark plug guide