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

Q: What plug is used in Germany?

Germany uses Type C and Type F plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

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

Sri Lanka (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Germany (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Germany

Voltage

Sri Lanka 230 V

Germany 230 V

Match

Frequency

Sri Lanka 50 Hz

Germany 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Germany

In Germany, the standard power plug is Type C and Type F. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Germany can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type F, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Germany plug guide