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

Q: What plug is used in Poland?

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

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

Adapter required

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

Poland (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Poland

Voltage

Sri Lanka 230 V

Poland 230 V

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Frequency

Sri Lanka 50 Hz

Poland 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Poland

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

Full Poland plug guide