Power Plugs & Voltage in Maldives
In Maldives, the standard voltage is 230V at 50Hz, and plug types A, D, G, J, K, L are used.
Your plugs (Type A) fit Maldives's sockets directly.
Maldives runs much higher than home. A single-voltage 120V appliance can be damaged — you'd need a voltage converter. Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) are still fine.
Check your charger Most phone, laptop and camera chargers are dual-voltage (look for “INPUT: 100–240V” on the label). Those only ever need a plug adapter, never a voltage converter. High-wattage items with heating elements (hair dryers, straighteners, kettles) are the usual exception.Maldives mains: 230V, 50 Hz.
Note Resorts use a wide mix of plugs; Type G (UK-style) is the most common. Bring a universal adapter.
Plug types in Maldives
2 flat parallel pins (ungrounded, North America / Japan)
3 large round pins in a triangle (old British / Indian)
3 rectangular pins (UK / Irish, with a built-in fuse)
3 round pins (Swiss)
2 round pins + a grounding pin (Danish)
3 round pins in a line (Italian)
Many modern chargers, laptops, phones and cameras are dual-voltage: their label reads INPUT: 100–240V. Those work anywhere in the world with just a plug adapter — no voltage converter needed. Only single-voltage, high-wattage devices (hair dryers, travel kettles, straighteners) are a real concern in Maldives’s 230V supply. Always check the label on your own device.
How to check what you need for Maldives
- 01 Pick your home country in the checker above.
- 02 See instantly whether your plugs fit Maldives’s Types A, D, G, J, K & L sockets, and whether the 230V supply is a concern.
- 03 Read the label on each device — 100–240V means a plug adapter is all you need.
Frequently asked questions
What plug type is used in Maldives?
Maldives uses Types A, D, G, J, K & L plugs. Resorts use a wide mix of plugs; Type G (UK-style) is the most common. Bring a universal adapter.
What voltage is Maldives?
The standard mains voltage in Maldives is 230V at 50Hz. Most modern chargers and laptops are dual-voltage (100–240V) and work fine; single-voltage appliances from a country with very different voltage may need a converter.
Do I need an adapter for Maldives from the US?
Maldives accepts US-style Type A/B plugs, so a plug adapter may not be needed — but check the voltage: the US is 120V and Maldives is 230V. Use the checker above for your exact home country.
Do I need an adapter for Maldives from the UK?
Maldives uses the same UK-style Type G plug, so no adapter is needed, and the voltage (230V) matches the UK's 230V.