Travel adapter from Zambia to Bhutan — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Bhutan?

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

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

Adapter required

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

Zambia (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Bhutan (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 Bhutan

Voltage

Zambia 230 V

Bhutan 230 V

Match

Frequency

Zambia 50 Hz

Bhutan 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Bhutan

In Bhutan, 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 Bhutan 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 Bhutan plug guide