Travel adapter from Zimbabwe to Maldives — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Maldives?

Maldives uses Type C and Type D and Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

Good news — Zimbabwe and Maldives both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Maldives without an adapter or converter.

Zimbabwe (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Maldives (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Maldives

Voltage

Zimbabwe 230 V

Maldives 230 V

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Frequency

Zimbabwe 50 Hz

Maldives 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Maldives

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

Full Maldives plug guide