From Cook Islands to Malta
When travelling from Cook Islands to Malta: None of your Cook Islands plug types fit in Malta. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (240V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Cook Islands
MaltaYour plugs
Type I
No fit
Accepted in Malta
Type G
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • Malta: G
No fit for: I
Voltage: 240V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Malta
Malta is 230V/50Hz with Type G sockets, the British three-pin standard (a colonial legacy from independence).
Grid & history
Maltese electricity is supplied by Enemalta, primarily from natural gas via the Delimara plant, plus an interconnector to Sicily for backup and imports. Solar is growing on rooftops.
Availability
Reliable.
Sockets & hotels
Type G is universal. UK plugs fit directly.
Energy mix
Gas dominates; solar growing on rooftops.
Practical tips
- A Type G adapter is essential for non-UK plugs.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Cook Islands plug work in Malta?
- No. None of your Cook Islands plugs (Type I) fit in Malta sockets (Type G), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Malta use?
- Malta uses Type G. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Malta when travelling from Cook Islands?
- Malta runs on 230V, while Cook Islands uses 240V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 230V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in Malta the same as Cook Islands?
- Frequency in Malta is 50Hz, the same as Cook Islands.