Electricity and sockets
Yes – from the UK you need a travel adapter for Pakistan, because the sockets there (Types C and D) will not take your plugs.
Sockets at the destination
For Pakistan the records list Types C and D at 230 V and 50 Hz. 230 V means no voltage converter – only the plug shape matters.
Travelling further to Kuwait, Oman and Hong Kong means a different adapter. Across Asia this setup is fairly rare: 1 of 50 countries.
Protective earth
Pakistan has sockets with a protective earth (Type D) 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 D | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C and D | Check route → |
Nothing to worry about electrically: Pakistan runs the same supply as home. Check your own device →
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C and D.
Pakistan uses Types C and D at 230 V and 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 Pakistan from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →