Maldives Power Plugs & Sockets
Electrical outlet guide for Maldives
230V
50Hz
6 Plug Types
Maldives uses Type C, Type D, Type G, Type J, Type K, Type L electrical plugs and outlets. The standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50Hz. Before traveling to Maldives, check if you need a travel adapter for your devices.
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Maldives uses:
Type C
Type D
Type G
Type J
Type K
Type L
Plug Types Used in Maldives
| Plug Type | Standard | Pins | Grounded | Pin Configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Type C
Primary
|
CEE 7/16 (Europlug) | 2 | Ungrounded No | Two round pins (4mm diameter, 19mm long, 18.6mm apart) |
Type D
|
BS 546 | 3 | Grounded Yes | Three large round pins in triangular pattern (ground pin 7.1mm, live/neutral 5.1mm diameter) |
Type G
|
BS 1363 | 3 | Grounded Yes | Three rectangular pins in triangular pattern (live/neutral 6.35x3.18mm, earth 3.18x7.92mm) |
Type J
|
SEV 1011 | 3 | Grounded Yes | Two round pins (4mm diameter) plus offset grounding pin (center pin 10mm from others) |
Type K
|
DS 60884-2-D1 | 3 | Grounded Yes | Two round pins (4.8mm diameter) plus grounding pin (similar to Type F with additional ground pin) |
Type L
|
CEI 23-50 | 3 | Grounded Yes | Three round pins in a row (10A: 4mm pins 5.5mm apart / 16A: 5mm pins 8mm apart) |
