Plug adapter for India from the United Kingdom
What travellers from the United Kingdom need to charge and power their devices in India: plugs, voltage and frequency, with the rest of the trip basics below.
Plug adapter
Needed
Bring a Types D and M adapter (or a universal one that covers both).
Voltage
Same
The United Kingdom 230 V → India 230 V. No converter needed.
Frequency
Same
50 Hz → 50 Hz.
Your plug, their socket
does not fit
In India: Type D (6 A) and Type M (16 A) are the Indian standard. Two-pin Europlugs (Type C) fit many Type D sockets loosely, which is common but not safe for high-power devices.
Your devices in India
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 India |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- India is 5 h 30 min ahead of the United Kingdom right now (UTC+5:30 vs UTC+0).
- Money
- The Indian Rupee (INR): 1 GBP = 127.2 INR (ECB reference rates, 2026-10-30). Everyday prices are about 25% of the United Kingdom's.
- Driving
- On the left, as at home.
- Advisories
- US: Level 2 Exercise increased caution. UK: FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country. Details
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- Calling code
- +91