Travel adapter from Serbia 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 Serbia and Sri Lanka, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

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

Serbia (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V

Sri Lanka (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Sri Lanka

Voltage

Serbia 230 V

Sri Lanka 230 V

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Frequency

Serbia 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