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

Q: What plug is used in Indonesia?

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

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Sri Lanka, you will need a travel adapter for Indonesia. Sri Lanka uses Type G plugs, and Indonesia 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

Indonesia (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Indonesia

Voltage

Sri Lanka 230 V

Indonesia 230 V

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Frequency

Sri Lanka 50 Hz

Indonesia 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Indonesia

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

Full Indonesia plug guide