Bhutan – Power plug, socket & mains voltage in Bhutan

What type of plugs and sockets are used in Bhutan?

When you are going on a trip to Bhutan, be sure to pack the appropriate travel plug adapter that fits the local sockets. But what do those electrical outlets look like? Bhutan has standardized on the type D plug and socket system which was the standard in Great Britain before 1947. Type C plugs are also very frequently used, since they come with most imported appliances. They are —more or less— compatible with type D sockets; the connection may be a bit unstable, but the combination works relatively well. Nowadays, most homes and hotels have universal sockets that are usable with many different types of plugs.

Background information

The ubiquitous Bhutan receptacle that accepts plug types A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I and O.

When electricity was introduced in Bhutan, it was still a protectorate of the British Empire and therefore it adopted the then British plug and socket standard: type D. Since many imported appliances come with type C plugs, most people have universal sockets in their homes, as they accommodate a wide range of plug types (mostly A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, M and O).

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