Electricity and sockets
TerritoryNo – travelling from the UK you do not need an adapter for Gibraltar: the sockets there (Type G) take your usual plugs.
Sockets at the destination
Before you pack: Gibraltar uses Type G, 230 V and 50 Hz. No surprises on voltage: Gibraltar runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
Handy for multi-stop trips: Malta, Cyprus, Ireland and the United Kingdom use the same plug types. Watch out when moving on: France, Italy and Austria use a completely different system. In Europe, 6 of 50 recorded destinations use exactly this combination.
Protective earth
The usual sockets in Gibraltar include a protective earth.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | no adapter needed | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Type G | Check route → |
Voltage and frequency in Gibraltar match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Bahrain, the Seychelles, Tanzania, Grenada, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
Common questions
Not needed – Type G sockets take UK and European plugs.
Gibraltar uses Type G at 230 V and 50 Hz.
No converter needed – Gibraltar runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Gibraltar from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →