Plugs and electricity in Malawi
Malawi runs at 230 V, 50 Hz, with Type G sockets.
Data status: two general references agree.
What you need, coming from…
Two devices that behave oppositely. A charger takes any supply, so only the plug shape matters. A hair dryer is built for one voltage, and the wrong one destroys it.
| Coming from | Phone or laptop charger | Hair dryer |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | Adapter | Adapter |
| Tanzania | Nothing needed | Nothing needed |
| Zambia | Nothing needed | Nothing needed |
| Zimbabwe | Nothing needed | Nothing needed |
| Kenya | Nothing needed | Nothing needed |
| China | Adapter | Adapter |
| United States | Adapter | Don't bring |
| India | Adapter | Adapter |
Packing something else? Check your exact device →
Socket types used here
Type GType G (BS 1363) · 3 pins · earthed
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