Plugs & voltage in the United Kingdom
Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz
The same answers apply to Malta.
The United Kingdom is the most populous country that uses exactly Type G. It is the most populous country in Northern Europe in our data. In Northern Europe, only Ireland uses the same Type G, at the same voltage and frequency too; the other 8 do not.
Do I need an adapter for the United Kingdom?
Where are you travelling from?
Adapter, and mind the voltage.
230 V here, 120 V at home.
Plug straight in.
Bring an adapter to Type G.
Bring an adapter to Type G.
Bring an adapter to Type G.
Bring an adapter to Type G.
Adapter, and mind the voltage.
230 V here, 100 V at home.
From the United Kingdom to anywhere · Any country to the United Kingdom
The power supply
Also in the data
Every country in Northern Europe lists the same 230 V.
Same plugs as the United Kingdom
15 other countries use exactly G: 9 in Asia, 4 in Africa and 2 in Europe. Next door: Ireland.
The plug type used here
Guides: The 15 plug types explained
Source: Wikidata Q145; regions: UN M49 (Northern Europe). Sources & method