Travel adapter from Maldives to Sri Lanka — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Maldives and Sri Lanka, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

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

Maldives (home)

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

Sri Lanka (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Sri Lanka

Voltage

Maldives 230 V

Sri Lanka 230 V

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Frequency

Maldives 50 Hz

Sri Lanka 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Sri Lanka is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Sri Lanka plug guide