Travel adapter for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka runs 230V at 50Hz and uses Type D, Type G and Type M 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 Sri Lanka
Type D
Indian / old British three round-pin
Type G
British three-pin
Type M
South African large three round-pin
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
- Socket types
- D, G, M
Do you need an adapter for Sri Lanka?
Coming from United States · adapter needed · voltage differs (120V → 230V)
You need a plug adapter for Sri Lanka — sockets there take Type D, Type G or Type M, and none of them accept your Type A or Type B plugs. Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka's sockets. Voltage and frequency both match.
Coming from Canada · adapter needed · voltage differs (120V → 230V)
You need a plug adapter for Sri Lanka — sockets there take Type D, Type G or Type M, and none of them accept your Type A or Type B plugs. Sri Lanka runs 230V against 120V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Coming from Germany · adapter needed
You need a plug adapter for Sri Lanka — sockets there take Type D, Type G or Type M, and none of them accept your Type C or Type F plugs. Voltage and frequency both match.
Coming from India · adapter needed
Bring an adapter for your Type C plugs — your Type D and Type M plugs already fit Sri Lanka's sockets. Voltage and frequency both match.
Coming from Australia · adapter needed
You need a plug adapter for Sri Lanka — sockets there take Type D, Type G or Type M, 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 Sri Lanka's sockets. Voltage and frequency both match.
Coming from Japan · adapter needed · voltage differs (100V → 230V)
You need a plug adapter for Sri Lanka — sockets there take Type D, Type G or Type M, and none of them accept your Type A or Type B plugs. Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka
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