Plug types
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Isle of Man uses Type G outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
Isle of Man: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide
Do travellers to Isle of Man need an adapter?
It depends where you're coming from. Here's what we'd pack from the most common origins. Click any row for the full per-pair breakdown.
| From | Plug adapter | Voltage converter | Full guide |
|---|---|---|---|
|
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | United Kingdom → Isle of Man |
|
Ireland
Type G · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | Ireland → Isle of Man |
|
Australia
Type I · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Australia → Isle of Man |
|
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Germany → Isle of Man |
|
France
Type C, E · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | France → Isle of Man |
|
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Italy → Isle of Man |
|
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Spain → Isle of Man |
|
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Netherlands → Isle of Man |
|
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Switzerland → Isle of Man |
|
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Belgium → Isle of Man |
|
United States
Type A, B · 120V
|
Needed | Check devices | United States → Isle of Man |
|
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
|
Needed | Check devices | Canada → Isle of Man |
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United Kingdom → Isle of ManPlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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Ireland → Isle of ManPlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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Australia → Isle of ManPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
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Germany → Isle of ManPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
France → Isle of ManPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
Italy → Isle of ManPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
Spain → Isle of ManPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
Netherlands → Isle of ManPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
Switzerland → Isle of ManPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
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Belgium → Isle of ManPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
-
United States → Isle of ManPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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Canada → Isle of ManPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
Frequently asked
What type of plug does Isle of Man use?
Isle of Man uses Type G outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Isle of Man?
Isle of Man runs on 230V at 50Hz — that's the high-voltage standard. Dual-voltage devices (most phones, laptops, modern chargers labelled "100-240V") work as-is. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles do not without a converter.
Do I need a travel adapter for Isle of Man?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type G will need an adapter. Use the table above or the calculator to check your specific pair.
Check a specific pair
Not coming from one of the origins above? Drop your actual starting country in and we'll compute the verdict for you.