Our information comes from local electricity boards, global standards like the IEC, and the experiences of travellers across the world.
Sockets in Colombo
The plug types you’ll find in Colombo are Type D and G plugs and sockets.
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.
Recommended Travel Adaptor for Colombo
Many adaptors didn’t pass our tests, but this one did. We looked at safety, durability and value for money. That’s why we confidently recommend it.
Realised abroad that you’ve left your adaptor behind? You’ll often find them in airports and shops nearby. Still, carrying your own is cheaper and more reliable.
Colombo is usually visited alongside other countries in the region like India and the Maldives. Worth checking the plug info — nearby doesn’t always mean identical.
Do You Need a Voltage Converter?
You won’t need a converter in Colombo, as the mains voltage is basically the same as at home in the UK.
Always check the mains voltage label before plugging in abroad; if it shows ‘100–240 V, 50/60 Hz’, you won’t need a converter.
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Travelling is a lot less stressful when you’ve got the right extras with you. A digital luggage scale helps you avoid those eye-watering excess baggage charges, a power bank keeps your phone and gadgets alive, and packing cubes stop your suitcase becoming a jumble. We’ve put them to the test, and they really are worth packing.
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