The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Sri Lanka and United Kingdom.
| Sri Lanka | United Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | D, M, G | G, D, M |
| 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?
In United Kingdom there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type D
(Sri Lanka) to Plug Type G
(United Kingdom)
Socket Type D
(Sri Lanka) to Plug Type M
(United Kingdom)
United Kingdom also uses Socket Type D, which is used in Sri Lanka. If using an appliance that has a Type D Plug in the Type D Sockets of United Kingdom, you will not need an adaptor.
In United Kingdom there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type M
(Sri Lanka) to Plug Type G
(United Kingdom)
Socket Type M
(Sri Lanka) to Plug Type D
(United Kingdom)
United Kingdom also uses Socket Type M, which is used in Sri Lanka. If using an appliance that has a Type M Plug in the Type M Sockets of United Kingdom, you will not need an adaptor.
In United Kingdom there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type G
(Sri Lanka) to Plug Type D
(United Kingdom)
Socket Type G
(Sri Lanka) to Plug Type M
(United Kingdom)
United Kingdom also uses Socket Type G, which is used in Sri Lanka. If using an appliance that has a Type G Plug in the Type G Sockets of United Kingdom, you will not need an adaptor.
The voltage found in Sri Lanka and United Kingdom is exactly the same (230V). You will not need a transformer.
The frequency found in Sri Lanka and United Kingdom is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.