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🇲🇻 Maldives to 🇨🇳 ChinaHalf yes, half no. Classic.

Some of your plugs fit China's sockets directly. Grounded or chunkier ones need help.

China → Maldives

What to pack

Plugbert recommends

Type A (US 2-pin) adapter

Some plugs from the Maldives fit the Type A, C and I sockets in China and some don't, so pack an adapter. A Type A (US 2-pin) adapter fits 1 of the 3 listed socket families there. For grounded devices, get a Type I (Australian) adapter for a compatible grounded outlet instead; it does not fit every listed outlet. Socket variants can differ; check the actual outlet and adapter rating.

For equipment requiring earth, choose a Type I (Australian) adapter for a compatible grounded outlet. Check its supported inputs and rated load. A two-pin output cannot provide an earth connection.

Tip: a "universal" travel adapter may be useful for several destinations. Check its wall-side plugs, grounding and power limits against your trip.

Voltage & frequency

🇲🇻 Home

230 V

50 Hz

🇨🇳 There

220 V

50 Hz

Check the voltage rating
China uses 220 V and the Maldives uses 230 V, but similar nominal voltages do not guarantee compatibility. Check that your device's input rating covers the destination supply.

The plugs

Sockets in 🇨🇳 China

Type AType CType I

Your 🇲🇻 Maldives plugs

  • Type CFits compatible outlets
  • Type DWon't fit
  • Type GWon't fit
  • Type JWon't fit
  • Type KWon't fit
  • Type LWon't fit
Plugbert's note on China
This guide covers mainland China. A, C and I describe different outlet designs; check the actual outlet and grounding.
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