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What type of power adapter do I need for hotels in Sri Lanka?

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Ahmed M.•25 rep•1

I am getting conflicting information online. Some sites say type D, some say type G like the UK, and some say round pins. What is actually used in most guesthouses and hotels right now? Do I need to buy a universal adapter before I fly?

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The plug situation in Sri Lanka is a bit of a historical mix. The official standard has officially been changed to the UK style Type G (three rectangular pins). All newly built hotels, renovated guesthouses, and modern buildings will have Type G sockets.

However, older guesthouses and local homes still heavily use Type D (three round pins, originally from the British colonial era).

To make it more confusing, many places install universal sockets that will accept UK, US, and Euro plugs without any adapter.

The best practical advice: bring a standard universal travel adapter that includes the UK Type G setting. You will use that 90% of the time. If you happen to stay in a cheap local guesthouse with only the old round Type D sockets, you can buy a plastic converter at any local grocery store or pharmacy for about 200 Rupees (less than 1 USD). Do not stress about buying a Type D before you leave home.

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Kasun Silva
Kasun Silva•2120 rep•2

A quick local hack regarding the old round Type D sockets. Sometimes they have a safety shutter on the two bottom holes that is unlocked by the top earth pin. Locals often use a pen to push into the top hole to unlock the bottom ones, allowing a standard European two pin plug to fit in directly. While it works, it bypasses the grounding. Just buy the 200 Rupee adapter from a corner shop when you arrive, it is much safer.

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Saman Perera
Saman Perera•18780 rep•2

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