These details combine official input from electricity authorities, IEC standards, and practical experience from people who’ve travelled internationally.
Recommended Travel Adaptor for Bhutan
We’ve carried out hands-on testing and checked adaptors against tough criteria. In this country, you can’t rely on just one adaptor. These are the ones worth packing.
No adaptor once you’ve landed? Airports and local shops are an option. But nothing beats the peace of mind of having your own ready to use.
Bhutan is often part of a trip that also includes India and Nepal. Worth a quick check — each country uses its own plug standards.
Sockets in Bhutan
Bhutan uses Type C, D, and G plugs and sockets.
Type C
Type C sockets have two round pins and no grounding. Unlike Type G, they take a slimmer plug without an earth pin or fuse.
Type D
Type D sockets have three large round pins in a triangular shape. Unlike Type G, they lack a fuse and the pins are round rather than rectangular.
Type G
Type G sockets have three rectangular pins arranged in a triangular pattern, with a built-in fuse for safety. They are the standard used in the United Kingdom.
Do You Need a Voltage Converter?
Voltage converters are only necessary if there’s a mismatch. In Bhutan the mains supply is more or less the same as in the UK, so you’re fine.
Make sure to look at the voltage label before travelling. Devices marked ‘100–240 V, 50/60 Hz’ will operate abroad without any converter.
Top Travel Essentials to Take With You
It’s often the small things that make the biggest difference on a trip. A luggage scale gives you peace of mind at the airport, a power bank means you’re never left with a dead phone, and packing cubes keep everything in order. We’ve tried them ourselves, and they’ve proved their worth again and again.
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