Travel adapter from Spain to Bhutan — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Bhutan?

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

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

No adapter needed

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

Spain (home)

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

Bhutan (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 Bhutan

Voltage

Spain 230 V

Bhutan 230 V

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Frequency

Spain 50 Hz

Bhutan 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Bhutan

In Bhutan, 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 Bhutan 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 Bhutan plug guide