Electricity and sockets
No – travelling from the UK you do not need an adapter for Brunei: the sockets there (Type G) take your usual plugs.
Sockets at the destination
Type G, 240 V, 50 Hz – those are the basics for electricity in Brunei. 240 V means no voltage converter – only the plug shape matters.
Handy for multi-stop trips: Hong Kong, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia use the same plug types. Travelling further to Syria, India and China means a different adapter. 11 of the 50 destinations in Asia share the plug types of Brunei.
Protective earth
Protective earth is standard in Brunei; your adapter should carry it through.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | no adapter needed | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Type G | Check route → |
Phone chargers, laptop supplies and 230 V hair dryers from the UK all run in Brunei without a converter. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Ireland, Zambia, the Seychelles, Ghana, the Isle of Man and Sierra Leone.
Common questions
No. Plugs from the UK fit the sockets in Brunei.
Type G – that is what you will find in Brunei (240 V, 50 Hz).
No converter needed – Brunei runs at 240 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Brunei from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →