The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Sri Lanka and Malawi.
| Sri Lanka | Malawi | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | D, M, G | G |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 50Hz | 50Hz |
In Sri Lanka there's more than one plug type in use.
What type of plug does your appliance have?
You will need this adaptor:
Socket Type
(Sri Lanka) to Plug Type G
(Malawi)
You will need this adaptor:
Socket Type
(Sri Lanka) to Plug Type G
(Malawi)
No adaptor needed
Malawi uses Socket Type G, which is the same as the plug type of your appliances from Sri Lanka. You will not need an adaptor.
The voltage found in Sri Lanka and Malawi is exactly the same (230V). You will not need a transformer.
The frequency found in Sri Lanka and Malawi is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.