Type G
British plug · most common
Three chunky rectangular pins and a fuse inside – the UK, Ireland, Gulf states, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia.
Plugs and voltage
Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands uses plug type G. The most common is type G – the British plug.
- Type
- G
- Voltage
- 240 V
- Frequency
- 50 Hz
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 Falkland Islands?
Falkland Islands uses plug type G. The most common is type G – the British plug.
What is the voltage in Falkland Islands?
The mains voltage in Falkland Islands is 240 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 Falkland Islands?
You need an adapter if your devices have plugs other than type G. You won’t need one if you’re coming from United Kingdom. Travellers from Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Poland and United States need an adapter to type G.
Do I need a voltage converter in Falkland Islands?
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
Falkland Islands on other Ominuvo maps
- Languages of the worldEnglish · official languageSource: Unicode CLDR (Unicode License v3)
- Prices around the worldFalkland Islands pound (FKP), pound sterling (GBP)Source: ISO 4217
- Time zones mapUTC−3Source: IANA tz database (public domain)