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Maldives - Power plug, socket & mains voltage in the Maldives

Last updated: 1 July 2025

What type of plugs and sockets are used in the Maldives?

When you are going on a trip to the Maldives, be sure to pack the appropriate travel plug adapter that fits the local sockets. But what do those electrical outlets look like? The Maldives do not really have an official plug and socket, but the British type G plug is definitely the most common type found in households, shops and hotels. In addition, types C and D are also frequently used. Since these plug types are incompatible with each other, many outlets in the Maldives are universal ones.

Type G

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Type D

  • mainly used in India and its neighbouring countries
  • 3 pins
  • grounded
  • 6 A
  • 220 – 240 V
  • socket compatible with plug type D (partial and unsafe compatibility with C, E & F)
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Type C

  • commonly used in Europe, South America & Asia
  • 2 pins
  • not grounded
  • 2.5 A, 10 A & 16 A
  • almost always 220 – 240 V
  • socket compatible with plug type C
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Universal socket

Type A B C D E F G I O

  • compatible with the following plugs:
  • not grounded when used with types A & C
  • grounded when used with types B, D, G, I & O
  • not grounded (although it ought to be!) when used with types E & F
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What is the mains voltage in the Maldives ?

Just like most of the world, the voltage in the Maldives is 230 volts and the frequency is 50 Hz.

230 V ~ 50 Hz

Check out all plug types used around the world

Type B

Type C

Type D

Type E

Type F

Type G

Type H

Type I

Type J

Type K

Type L

Type M

Type N

Type O

Type A