Travel adapter from Maldives to United Kingdom — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in United Kingdom?

United Kingdom uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

Good news — Maldives and United Kingdom both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in United Kingdom 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

United Kingdom (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in United Kingdom

Voltage

Maldives 230 V

United Kingdom 230 V

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Frequency

Maldives 50 Hz

United Kingdom 50 Hz

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More about plugs in United Kingdom

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

Full United Kingdom plug guide