Travel adapter for Maldives
Maldives runs 230V at 50Hz and uses Type A, Type D, Type G, Type J, Type K and Type L sockets — often side by side in the same building. Whether you need an adapter depends on the plugs you already own, so pick your own country below for a plug-by-plug answer.
Sockets in Maldives
Type A
North American / Japanese two-pin
Type D
Indian / old British three round-pin
Type G
British three-pin
Type J
Swiss three-pin
Type K
Danish three-pin
Type L
Italian three-pin
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
- Socket types
- A, D, G, J, K, L
Do you need an adapter for Maldives?
Coming from United States · adapter needed · voltage differs (120V → 230V)
Bring an adapter for your Type B plugs — your Type A plugs already fit Maldives's sockets. Maldives runs 230V against 120V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Coming from United Kingdom
No plug adapter needed — your Type G plugs go straight into Maldives's sockets. Voltage and frequency both match.
Coming from Canada · adapter needed · voltage differs (120V → 230V)
Bring an adapter for your Type B plugs — your Type A plugs already fit Maldives's sockets. Maldives runs 230V against 120V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Coming from Germany · adapter needed
Bring an adapter for your Type F plugs — your Type C plugs already fit Maldives's sockets. Voltage and frequency both match.
Coming from India · adapter needed
Bring an adapter for your Type M plugs — your Type D and Type C plugs already fit Maldives's sockets. Voltage and frequency both match.
Coming from Australia · adapter needed
You need a plug adapter for Maldives — sockets there take Type A, Type D, Type G, Type J, Type K or Type L, and none of them accept your Type I plugs. Voltage and frequency both match.
Coming from United Arab Emirates
No plug adapter needed — your Type G plugs go straight into Maldives's sockets. Voltage and frequency both match.
Coming from Japan · adapter needed · voltage differs (100V → 230V)
Bring an adapter for your Type B plugs — your Type A plugs already fit Maldives's sockets. Maldives runs 230V against 100V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Not your country? The checker below covers all 198.
Check your own plugs for Maldives
Pick both ends — the answer appears here, no button to press.