What Power Plug

Maldives power plugs and voltage

You will need a travel adapter

Maldives uses Type D, Type G, Type J, Type K and Type L sockets at 230 V / 50 Hz. Pick the country you are travelling from to see exactly what you need.

Plug types
D / G / J / K / L
5 socket types in use
Voltage
230 V
High-voltage grid (220–240 V)
Frequency
50 Hz
50 Hz — Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania
National standard
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Grid reliability: Good

What the sockets look like

Type D socket used in Maldives Type D socket Type G socket used in Maldives Type G socket Type J socket used in Maldives Type J socket Type K socket used in Maldives Type K socket Type L socket used in Maldives Type L socket
Good to know: Resorts and homes use a wide mix of sockets.

Power in Maldives

The Maldives, a tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean, is known for its stunning islands and coral reefs. The Maldives uses Type D, Type G, Type J, Type K and Type L power plugs. The standard voltage is 230 V and the supply frequency is 50 Hz. Power generation in the Maldives heavily relies on diesel due to its dispersed island geography, though solar energy is increasingly being adopted to promote sustainability. Despite the logistical challenges of supplying power to remote islands, the grid reliability is generally good, with efforts to improve infrastructure and resilience. As the nation continues to invest in renewable energy, the future of its power supply looks promising.

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Places with the same plugs

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