Indonesia Power Plugs, Wall Sockets & Electrical Outlets
In Indonesia, power plugs and sockets (electrical outlets) of Type C (CEE 7/16 (Europlug), two round pins, ungrounded) and Type F (CEE 7/4 (Schuko), two round pins with grounding clips on sides, grounded) are used. Wall sockets run at 230V and 50Hz. Check if you need a travel adapter, electrical adapter or voltage converter before travelling to Indonesia.
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Understanding Indonesia's Power Plugs and Sockets
An Indonesia power plug typically falls into one of two categories: the two-pin Type C Europlug or the grounded Type F Schuko plug. Indonesia's electrical supply runs on 230V at 50Hz, matching the standard used across most of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Travelers arriving from regions with different plug shapes or voltages will need a suitable travel adaptor to connect their devices safely, while those already using 230V-compatible electronics may only need a simple adapter for the pin shape.
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Do All Sockets in Indonesia Look the Same?
Not every socket-outlet in Indonesia is identical. Many outlets are designed as hybrid sockets that accept both the two round pins of a Type C Europlug and the slightly thicker pins of a Type F Schuko plug, but the recessed depth and presence of grounding contacts can vary by building age and location. Older establishments may only offer shallow, ungrounded sockets, while newer hotels and apartments are more likely to include the recessed Type F style with grounding clips.
Power Sockets and Plug Types in Indonesia
Indonesia primarily uses two plug standards. Type C, the compact Europlug, has two round 4mm pins spaced 18.6mm apart and is ungrounded, rated for up to 2.5A at 220-240V — ideal for small electronics but unsuitable for high-power appliances. Type F, the Schuko plug, uses two thicker 4.8mm pins along with grounding clips on the sides of the plug body, offering a robust 16A grounded connection suitable for larger appliances. Because Type F sockets in Indonesia are often recessed, a grounding pin or grounding clip connection is only made when the correct plug type is used; Type C plugs will fit but without any grounding protection.
- Type C (Europlug): two round 4mm pins, 19mm long, 18.6mm apart, ungrounded, 2.5A, 220-240V
- Type F (Schuko): two round 4.8mm pins, 19mm long, with side grounding clips, grounded, 16A, 220-240V
- Voltage: 230V, Frequency: 50Hz
Frequently Asked Questions
If your home country uses a different plug shape than Type C or Type F, you'll need a travel adaptor to fit Indonesian sockets. Even travelers from countries using similar round-pin plugs should check whether their appliances require grounding, since Type C plugs do not provide it.
Pack a travel adaptor compatible with Type C or Type F sockets, since these are the standard plug types used in Indonesia. If you're bringing appliances that need grounding, look for an adapter that supports the Type F grounding clip design rather than a basic Type C adapter.
Indonesia uses both Type C (the two-pin Europlug) and Type F (the grounded Schuko plug). Type C suits small ungrounded electronics, while Type F is used for higher-power, grounded appliances.
Indonesia's electrical system runs on 230 volts at 50Hz. This matches the voltage standard used throughout much of Europe, Asia, and Africa, so devices rated for 220-240V will work without a converter.
