Electricity and sockets
An adapter is required: Indonesia uses Types C and F, which does not accept plugs from the UK.
Sockets at the destination
Indonesia runs on 230 V at 50 Hz, with sockets following Types C and F. A converter can stay at home; Indonesia supplies 230 V.
The same socket system is used in South Korea, Armenia, Türkiye and Kazakhstan, so one adapter covers all of them. Watch out when moving on: Taiwan, Brunei and the United Arab Emirates use a completely different system. 17 of the 50 destinations in Asia share the plug types of Indonesia.
Protective earth
Indonesia has sockets with a protective earth (Type F) 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 and F | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C and F | Check route → |
Voltage and frequency in Indonesia match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Greece, North Macedonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Norway and Guinea.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Indonesia.
Indonesia uses Types C and F at 230 V and 50 Hz.
No converter needed – Indonesia runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Indonesia from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →