Travel adapter from Switzerland to Malawi — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Malawi?

Malawi uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

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

Switzerland (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type J Three round pins 220–240V

Malawi (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Malawi

Voltage

Switzerland 230 V

Malawi 230 V

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Frequency

Switzerland 50 Hz

Malawi 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Malawi

In Malawi, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Malawi is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Malawi plug guide