Electricity and sockets
TerritoryThe Isle of Man needs no adapter from the UK: Type G sockets accept the plugs you already use.
Sockets at the destination
Before you pack: the Isle of Man uses Type G, 230 V and 50 Hz. At 230 V the supply matches what UK and European appliances expect, so no converter is needed.
You will find identical sockets in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta and Cyprus. Nearby but different: Switzerland, Belgium and the Vatican City – an adapter for the Isle of Man will not fit there. 6 of the 50 destinations in Europe share the plug types of the Isle of Man.
Protective earth
Protective earth is standard in the Isle of Man; 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 → |
Nothing to worry about electrically: the Isle of Man runs the same supply as home. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: the Gambia, Dominica, Hong Kong, the Seychelles, Zimbabwe and Tanzania.
Common questions
No. Plugs from the UK fit the sockets in the Isle of Man.
The records list Type G; 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 the Isle of Man from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →