Type C
Europlug
Two round pins, no earth – the thin plug that fits sockets in most of Europe, South America and Asia.
Plugs and voltage
Bhutan
Bhutan uses plug types C, D and G. The most common is type D – the Old British round-pin plug (5 A).
- Type
- C · D · G
- Voltage
- 230 V
- Frequency
- 50 Hz
Sources disagree about this country – treat the data as a guide and check on arrival (for example at your hotel).
Type D
Old British round-pin plug (5 A) · most common
Three large round pins in a triangle – common in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Type G
British plug
Three chunky rectangular pins and a fuse inside – the UK, Ireland, Gulf states, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia.
Will your plugs fit here?
Where plugs from this country fit
- plugs fit, same voltage
- partly fit or different voltage
- adapter needed
Frequently asked questions
What plug type is used in Bhutan?
Bhutan uses plug types C, D and G. The most common is type D – the Old British round-pin plug (5 A).
What is the voltage in Bhutan?
The mains voltage in Bhutan is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Devices from countries with 220–240 V work without a converter. Devices from countries with 100–127 V (USA, Canada, Japan) should only be plugged in if the power supply says 100–240 V.
Do I need a travel adapter for Bhutan?
You need an adapter if your devices have plugs other than types C, D and G. You won’t need one if you’re coming from United Kingdom. Only some plugs fit for travellers from China, France, Germany, India and Poland. Travellers from Australia, Canada, Japan and United States need an adapter to type D.
Do I need a voltage converter in Bhutan?
Not if you’re coming from Australia, China, France, Germany, India, Poland and United Kingdom – the voltage is similar. If you bring devices from Canada, Japan and United States, check their rating labels. Phone and laptop chargers usually work on 100–240 V, but hair dryers, straighteners and kettles often do not – those need a voltage converter.
Same sockets and voltage
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