Electricity and sockets
You will need an adapter for Types C, D and M. Plugs from the UK do not fit the sockets in Bhutan.
Sockets at the destination
For Bhutan the records list Types C, D and M at 230 V and 50 Hz. 230 V means no voltage converter – only the plug shape matters.
You will find identical sockets in Nepal. Watch out when moving on: Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman use a completely different system. 2 of the 50 destinations in Asia share the plug types of Bhutan.
Protective earth
Bhutan has sockets with a protective earth (Types D and M) and without (Type C). A plug that fits mechanically does not guarantee earthing.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Types C, D and M | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C, D and M | Check route → |
Phone chargers, laptop supplies and 230 V hair dryers from the UK all run in Bhutan without a converter. Check your own device →
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C, D and M.
The records list Types C, D and M; the grid supplies 230 V at 50 Hz.
No. At 230 V the supply matches UK and European appliances.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Bhutan from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →