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Pakistan: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type C
Type D
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz

Pakistan uses Type C, Type D 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 Pakistan are universal ones which accept types A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, O.

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

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Pakistan use?
Pakistan uses Type C and Type D 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 Pakistan?
Pakistan 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 Pakistan?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Because sockets in Pakistan 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.

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.