What plug adapter do I need for Sri Lanka?

To travel to Sri Lanka, you generally need a Type G plug adapter. This one uses three flat rectangular pins, which match the plug type you typically see in the United Kingdom. Even though the government has officially standardised Type G as the main Sri Lanka plug type, you might still stumble upon older Type D or Type M round-pin sockets, especially in more rural places or in older buildings.

If you are trying to figure out exactly what socket is most likely, packing a universal travel adapter is the safest idea, so you can remain compatible with the different socket variations.

A few power supply details worth noting:

• The local electricity is 230V and runs at 50Hz.
• If your home country uses 110V to 120V, like the US or Canada, then your electronics should be dual voltage.
• If they are not dual voltage, you will also want a step-down power converter together with your Sri Lanka plug adapter, so your devices can run safely.