Plug adapter for Sri Lanka from the United Kingdom
What travellers from the United Kingdom need to charge and power their devices in Sri Lanka: plugs, voltage and frequency, with the rest of the trip basics below.
Plug adapter
Not needed
Your Type G plugs fit Sri Lanka's Types D and G sockets.
Voltage
Same
The United Kingdom 230 V → Sri Lanka 230 V. No converter needed.
Frequency
Same
50 Hz → 50 Hz.
Your plug, their socket
fits
In Sri Lanka: Type G is the national standard since 2018, but Type D and M sockets remain common in older buildings; bring an adapter that covers D and G.
Your devices in Sri Lanka
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 Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Phone, tablet and laptop chargers | 100–240 V | Works as is |
| Camera and power-bank chargers, e-readers | 100–240 V | Works as is |
| Electric shavers, toothbrushes | often 100–240 V; check | Works |
| Hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons | single voltage | Works |
| Kettles, irons, travel cookers | single voltage, high power | Works |
The rest of the trip basics
- Time
- Sri Lanka is 5 h 30 min ahead of the United Kingdom right now (UTC+5:30 vs UTC+0).
- Money
- The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR). Everyday prices are about 29% of the United Kingdom's.
- Driving
- On the left, as at home.
- Advisories
- US: Level 2 Exercise increased caution. UK: no FCDO warnings. Details
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- Calling code
- +94