Myanmar: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type A
Type B
Type C
Type D
Type E
Type F
Type G
Type I
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz

Myanmar uses Type A, Type B, Type C, Type D, Type E, Type F, Type G, Type I outlets at 230V, 50Hz. Sockets are typically universal and accept additional plug types (A, Type B, Type C, Type D, Type E, Type F, Type G, Type I, Type O), which matters for travellers from countries with different native plugs.

Note: Most sockets in Myanmar are universal ones which accept types A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, O.

Do travellers to Myanmar 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 → Myanmar
Australia
Type I · 230V
Not needed Not needed Australia → Myanmar
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
Not needed Not needed Germany → Myanmar
France
Type C, E · 230V
Not needed Not needed France → Myanmar
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
Not needed Not needed Italy → Myanmar
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
Not needed Not needed Spain → Myanmar
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
Not needed Not needed Netherlands → Myanmar
Ireland
Type G · 230V
Not needed Not needed Ireland → Myanmar
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
Not needed Not needed Switzerland → Myanmar
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
Not needed Not needed Belgium → Myanmar
United States
Type A, B · 120V
Not needed Check devices United States → Myanmar
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
Not needed Check devices Canada → Myanmar

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Myanmar use?
Myanmar uses Type A and Type B and Type C and Type D and Type E and Type F and Type G and Type I outlets at 230V, 50Hz. Sockets are typically universal, which means they also accept several other plug types beyond the official standard.
What's the voltage in Myanmar?
Myanmar 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 Myanmar?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Because sockets in Myanmar are typically universal, many travellers don't need an adapter even when their plug type differs from the national standard. Use the table above or the calculator to check your specific pair.

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Not coming from one of the origins above? Drop your actual starting country in and we'll compute the verdict for you.