Electricity and sockets
From the UK you will mostly manage without an adapter in the Maldives – your plugs fit at least one of the recorded systems (Types C, D and G).
Sockets at the destination
Mains supply in the Maldives: 230 V, 50 Hz, sockets of Types C, D and G. 230 V means no voltage converter – only the plug shape matters.
You will find identical sockets in Yemen. Travelling further to Taiwan, Japan and China means a different adapter. In Asia, 2 of 50 recorded destinations use exactly this combination.
Protective earth
Not every socket in the Maldives is earthed: Types D and G yes, Type C no. Class I appliances belong in an earthed outlet.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | usually no adapter | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C, D and G | Check route → |
Chargers, laptops and hair dryers work in the Maldives as they do in the UK. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: South Sudan and Sudan.
Common questions
Mostly no – the socket in your accommodation decides.
Types C, D and G – that is what you will find in the Maldives (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 the Maldives from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →