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Bangladesh Plugs, outlets & travel adapters

Bangladesh uses Type C, D, G and K sockets. The mains supply is 220 V at 50 Hz.

Type C, D, G, K220 V50 Hz

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Do you need a travel adapter for Bangladesh?

It depends on where your plugs come from.

🇺🇸 From the United States

You need a plug adapter. Plugs from the United States (Type A and B) don't fit the Type C, D, G and K sockets in Bangladesh. A Type C (Europlug) adapter fits 2 of the 4 listed socket families there. For grounded devices, get a Type D (Indian 3-pin) 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.

Bangladesh uses 220 V, much higher than the 120 V in the United States. An input rating of "100–240V" covers the listed supply voltage; you still need a suitable plug or adapter. For single-voltage devices, follow the manufacturer's guidance on conversion; using a suitable local device may be simpler.

United States to Bangladesh in full

🇬🇧 From the United Kingdom

Your plugs fit some compatible outlets in Bangladesh, but not every listed socket design. An adapter may be needed for the outlet you encounter. Check the actual outlet and preserve any grounding your device requires; hybrid connections may not be grounded.

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

United Kingdom to Bangladesh in full

From other countries

🇩🇪GermanyCheck outlet🇦🇺AustraliaType C🇨🇦CanadaType C🇮🇳IndiaType C🇨🇳ChinaType C🇯🇵JapanType C🇫🇷FranceCheck outlet🇧🇷BrazilType C🇿🇦South AfricaType C🇨🇭SwitzerlandType C

Somewhere else?

Sockets you'll find in Bangladesh

Type C

The Europlug

2 round pins · ungrounded

Type D

The Old British

3 round pins in a triangle · grounded

Type G

The British

3 rectangular pins + a fuse inside · grounded

Type K

The Danish

2 round pins + a half-round ground pin · grounded

Will your devices work in Bangladesh?

Sockets in Bangladesh supply 220 V. Find the "input" line on each device or its charger. An input rating of "100–240V" covers the listed supply voltage; you still need a suitable plug or adapter. Check that the input frequency also covers 50 Hz. An adapter changes the plug shape, not the voltage or frequency. For switchable devices, follow the manufacturer's instructions before plugging in.

  • Often rated 100–240 V; confirm on the charger: phone charger, laptop charger, camera battery charger.

  • Check the label first: electric toothbrush, electric shaver, CPAP machine, hair straightener / curler.

  • Usually single voltage: hair dryer, kettle / coffee maker, anything with a heating element.

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