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Pakistan plug type and voltage

Quick answer

Pakistan uses Types C, D, G and M plugs, 230V at 50Hz. Travelling from the UK you do not need an adapter. Phone and laptop chargers are usually rated 100-240V, so they only need the right plug.

Plug typeTypes C, D, G and M
Type Ctwo round pins (Europlug)
Type Dthree large round pins in a triangle
Type Gthree rectangular pins (UK type)
Type Mthree large round pins (South African type)
Voltage230V
Frequency50Hz

Adapter or converter for Pakistan?

Travelling fromHome plugAdapterVoltage converter
United KingdomType G, 230VNot needed for Type GNot needed
United StatesTypes A and B, 120VNeededNeeded for single-voltage appliances
IndiaTypes C, D and M, 230VNot needed for Type C, D and MNot needed
United Arab EmiratesType G, 230VNot needed for Type GNot needed
AustraliaType I, 230VNeededNot needed
CanadaTypes A and B, 120VNeededNeeded for single-voltage appliances

Source: Mains electricity by country (IEC plug letters), checked 2026-10-16. Hotels may also have other sockets.

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Questions

What plug type is used in Pakistan?

Types C, D, G and M: Type C has two round pins (Europlug); Type D has three large round pins in a triangle; Type G has three rectangular pins (UK type); Type M has three large round pins (South African type).

What is the voltage in Pakistan?

230V at 50Hz.

Do I need an adapter for Pakistan from United Kingdom?

Not always. Both use Type G, so United Kingdom plugs of that type fit.

Do I need an adapter for Pakistan from United States?

Yes. United States uses Types A and B and Pakistan uses Types C, D, G and M, so you need an adapter.

Do I need an adapter for Pakistan from India?

Not always. Both use Types C, D and M, so India plugs of that type fit.

Do I need an adapter for Pakistan from United Arab Emirates?

Not always. Both use Type G, so United Arab Emirates plugs of that type fit.

Do I need an adapter for Pakistan from Australia?

Yes. Australia uses Type I and Pakistan uses Types C, D, G and M, so you need an adapter.

Do I need an adapter for Pakistan from Canada?

Yes. Canada uses Types A and B and Pakistan uses Types C, D, G and M, so you need an adapter.