Travel adapter from United Kingdom to India — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in India?

India uses Type C and Type D and Type M plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in United Kingdom and India, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from United Kingdom, you will need a travel adapter for India. United Kingdom uses Type G plugs, and India uses Type C/Type D/Type M, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

United Kingdom (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

India (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type D Three large round pins 220–240V Type M Three large round pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in India

Voltage

United Kingdom 230 V

India 230 V

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Frequency

United Kingdom 50 Hz

India 50 Hz

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More about plugs in India

In India, the standard power plug is Type C and Type D and Type M. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in India can be one of 3 different shapes — Type C, Type D, Type M, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full India plug guide