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South Asia Plug Types and Voltage

South Asia includes 5 researched destinations with voltage references spanning 220/230V. Plug and frequency conditions differ among stops.

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How South Asia changes a travel power plan

Type D and Type M are distinct pin sizes, and a Type C two-pin connection does not preserve earth for a Class I device. Resorts can offer different socket arrangements from a country-level reference. Check the exact accommodation before buying one adapter for the whole trip.

Evidence check: 1 of 5 destination profiles in this region are marked review required. That flag calls for a local or facility confirmation; the remaining profiles are also references rather than measurements of room outlets.

South Asia destination comparison
DestinationVoltage referenceFrequencyPlug families
India230V50HzType C, Type D, Type M
Sri Lanka230V50HzType G
Maldives230V50HzType A, Type C, Type D, Type G, Type J, Type K, Type L
Nepal230V50HzType C, Type D, Type M
Bangladesh220V50HzType C, Type D, Type G, Type K

For a US departure, a 120V-only appliance cannot be cleared by finding a familiar plug. Compare its exact INPUT range with every stop and use the multi-country kit planner for a conservative union of possible connector types.

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Compare each destination separately. Shared geography does not imply shared outlets, grounding or supply. Ask your accommodation about the exact outlet.

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