Plug adapter for Malaysia from Australia
What travellers from Australia need to charge and power their devices in Malaysia: plugs, voltage and frequency, with the rest of the trip basics below.
Plug adapter
Needed
Bring a Type G adapter.
Voltage
Same
Australia 230 V → Malaysia 230 V. No converter needed.
Frequency
Same
50 Hz → 50 Hz.
Your plug, their socket
does not fit
In Malaysia: Type G is standard; Type M and two-pin C sockets appear in older buildings.
Your devices in Malaysia
Look for the “INPUT” line on the charger or label. A range such as 100–240V ~ 50/60Hz means the device adapts by itself and needs only a plug adapter.
| Device | Usually | In Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Phone, tablet and laptop chargers | 100–240 V | Plug adapter only |
| Camera and power-bank chargers, e-readers | 100–240 V | Plug adapter only |
| Electric shavers, toothbrushes | often 100–240 V; check | Works with the adapter |
| Hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons | single voltage | Works with the adapter |
| Kettles, irons, travel cookers | single voltage, high power | Works with the adapter |
The rest of the trip basics
- Time
- Malaysia is 3 h behind of Australia right now (UTC+8 vs UTC+11, capitals).
- Money
- The Malaysian Ringgit (MYR): 1 AUD = 2.85 MYR (ECB reference rates, 2026-10-30). Everyday prices are about 35% of Australia's.
- Driving
- On the left, as at home.
- Advisories
- US: Level 1 Exercise normal precautions. UK: FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country. Details
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- Calling code
- +60