Electricity and sockets
Yes – from the UK you need a travel adapter for Laos, because the sockets there (Types A, B and C) will not take your plugs.
Sockets at the destination
Sockets in Laos: Types A, B and C, supplied with 230 V at 50 Hz. A converter can stay at home; Laos supplies 230 V.
Handy for multi-stop trips: Viet Nam and the Philippines use the same plug types. Travelling further to Malaysia, Qatar and Oman means a different adapter. 3 of the 50 destinations in Asia share the plug types of Laos.
Protective earth
Mixed supply: Types A and C without earth, Type B with earth. Which one is in your room only shows on arrival.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Types A, B and C | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | usually no adapter | Check route → |
Nothing to worry about electrically: Laos runs the same supply as home. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Bolivia and Peru.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Laos.
Types A, B and C – that is what you will find in Laos (230 V, 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 Laos from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →