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Singapore Plugs, outlets & travel adapters
Singapore uses Type G sockets. The mains supply is 230 V at 50 Hz.
Plugbert's take Type G only. Sturdy, fused, and absolutely lethal to bare feet at 3 a.m.
Do you need a travel adapter for Singapore?
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 G sockets in Singapore. A Type G (UK 3-pin) adapter fits the listed socket families there. Socket variants can differ; check the actual outlet and adapter rating.
Singapore uses 230 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 Singapore in full🇬🇧 From the United Kingdom
No plug adapter needed. Plugs from the United Kingdom (Type G) fit the Type G sockets in Singapore.
No voltage converter needed. Both countries use 230 V.
United Kingdom to Singapore in fullFrom other countries
Somewhere else?
Sockets you'll find in Singapore
What to expect in Singapore
UK-style outlets, with a proper fused connection
Plan around Type G, the fused plug with three rectangular pins. Electrical Safety First lists 230 V, 50 Hz for Singapore. Ordinary UK Type G plugs fit the corresponding outlets; US, Australian and continental European plugs need a suitable adapter.
The Consumer Product Safety Office recommends Type G for most appliances. Choose an adapter accepting your home plug, with an appropriate fused output and earth continuity where your device requires it.
Do not push round pins into rectangular holes
The safety office says a small Type C Europlug needs a proper adapter to connect to a three-pin socket. It also warns against directly using Schuko plugs: their side earth contacts do not connect to the local socket's earth. Apparent physical fit is not a substitute for the correct connection.
The same guidance describes Type M for specialized high-current appliances, such as air conditioners. Our ordinary travel recommendations use G; a specialist equipment outlet is not a reason to pack M instead for your chargers.
Universal adapters and device labels
Confirm Type G output, accepted home plugs, grounding and the rated load. An adapter does not convert electricity. 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz includes the listed supply, but check the input rating on your own device. A 120 V-only appliance cannot use Singapore's supply directly through a travel adapter.
Will your devices work in Singapore?
Sockets in Singapore supply 230 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.
Plug twins
These countries list the same plug types and a similar voltage range. Check each guide for socket variants and local exceptions.