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

Q: What plug is used in India?

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

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

Adapter required

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

Malawi (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

India (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 India

Voltage

Malawi 230 V

India 230 V

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Frequency

Malawi 50 Hz

India 50 Hz

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More about plugs in India

In India, 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 India 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 India plug guide