Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from Malawi to Myanmar/Burma?

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Summary

The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Malawi and Myanmar/Burma.

MalawiMyanmar/Burma
Plug TypesGC, D, F, G
Voltage230V230V
Frequency of electrical current50Hz50Hz

Plug Adaptors

Malawi uses Plug Type G.

Your Appliance has Plug Type G

In Myanmar/Burma there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.

Socket Type G
(Malawi)
to Plug Type C
(Myanmar/Burma)

Socket Type G
(Malawi)
to Plug Type D
(Myanmar/Burma)

Socket Type G
(Malawi)
to Plug Type F
(Myanmar/Burma)

Myanmar/Burma also uses Socket Type G, which is used in Malawi. If using an appliance that has a Type G Plug in the Type G Sockets of Myanmar/Burma, you will not need an adaptor.

Good to know

Voltage

The voltage found in Malawi and Myanmar/Burma is exactly the same (230V). You will not need a transformer.

Frequency of Electrical Current

The frequency found in Malawi and Myanmar/Burma is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.

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