Travel adapter from South Korea to Malaysia — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Malaysia?

Malaysia uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in South Korea and Malaysia, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from South Korea, you will need a travel adapter for Malaysia. South Korea uses Type C/Type F plugs, and Malaysia uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. The mains frequency is also different (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Frequency differs (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

South Korea (home)

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

Malaysia (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Malaysia

Voltage

South Korea 230 V

Malaysia 230 V

Match

Frequency

South Korea 60 Hz

Malaysia 50 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in Malaysia

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

Full Malaysia plug guide