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

Q: What plug is used in Monaco?

Monaco uses Type C and Type E plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

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

Sri Lanka (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Monaco (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Monaco

Voltage

Sri Lanka 230 V

Monaco 230 V

Match

Frequency

Sri Lanka 50 Hz

Monaco 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Monaco

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

Full Monaco plug guide