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Nepal

Nepal uses plug types C, D and M. The most common is type D – the Old British round-pin plug (5 A).

Type
C · D · M
Voltage
230 V
Frequency
50 Hz

Type C

Europlug

Two round pins, no earth – the thin plug that fits sockets in most of Europe, South America and Asia.

2.5 A · ungrounded

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.

5 A · grounded

Type M

South African plug (15 A)

Three very large round pins – South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Namibia.

15 A · grounded

Will your plugs fit here?

Where plugs from this country fit

Will my device work?

Read the voltage on the label of your device or its power supply (for example “INPUT 100–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz”) and choose a country – or several, if you are going on a longer trip.

Where you’re going
Voltage on the device label
V
Where your plugs are from

This is not a full safety check – also check the device’s power rating (a converter has to handle it) and the earth connection: plug appliances with a metal casing only into earthed sockets.

Frequently asked questions

What plug type is used in Nepal?

Nepal uses plug types C, D and M. The most common is type D – the Old British round-pin plug (5 A).

What is the voltage in Nepal?

The mains voltage in Nepal 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 – a plug adapter only changes the shape of the plug, not the voltage.

Do I need a travel adapter for Nepal?

You need an adapter if your devices have plugs other than types C, D and M. Travellers from India can usually manage without one, but not every socket will take their plugs – an adapter to type D is worth packing. Only some plugs fit for travellers from China, France, Germany and Poland. Travellers from Australia, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom and United States need an adapter to type D.

Do I need a voltage converter in Nepal?

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 – and a plug adapter does not change the voltage. A converter for them would need enough power (a hair dryer often draws 1500–2000 W), so a dual-voltage appliance or one bought locally is the better choice.

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