Electricity and sockets
TerritoryNo – travelling from the UK you do not need an adapter for the Falkland Islands: the sockets there (Type G) take your usual plugs.
Sockets at the destination
Mains supply in the Falkland Islands: 240 V, 50 Hz, sockets of Type G. No surprises on voltage: the Falkland Islands runs at 240 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
Nearby but different: Bolivia, Venezuela and Colombia – an adapter for the Falkland Islands will not fit there. Across South America this setup is fairly rare: 1 of 14 countries.
Protective earth
Sockets in the Falkland Islands are normally earthed.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | no adapter needed | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Type G | Check route → |
Chargers, laptops and hair dryers work in the Falkland Islands as they do in the UK. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Singapore, Brunei, Oman, the Isle of Man, Kenya and Cyprus.
Common questions
No. Plugs from the UK fit the sockets in the Falkland Islands.
The Falkland Islands uses Type G at 240 V and 50 Hz.
No. At 240 V the supply matches UK and European appliances.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for the Falkland Islands from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →