From Curaçao to Myanmar
When travelling from Curaçao to Myanmar: Good news: all your Curaçao plug types fit in Myanmar. Voltage is different (127V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Your plugs
Type A
Fits
Type B
Fits
Accepted in Myanmar
Type A
Type B
Type C
Type D
Type E
Type F
Type G
Type I
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Myanmar: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I
Voltage: 127V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
Adapters you may need
Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Myanmar
Myanmar uses 230V/50Hz, with an unusually wide variety of socket types (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and I), outlets vary by building era and origin.
Grid & history
Myanmar’s grid is hydropower-heavy with growing gas, but capacity falls short of demand. Outages are frequent, especially since the 2021 political crisis.
Availability
Unreliable. Most accommodation has generator or battery backup. Outside Yangon and Mandalay, expect long outages.
Sockets & hotels
Because of mixed colonial, regional, and modern influences, eight different plug types are in use. A genuinely universal adapter is essential.
Energy mix
Hydro-dominated; capacity short of demand.
Practical tips
- A high-quality universal adapter is essential.
- Bring a high-capacity power bank, outages are routine.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Curaçao plug work in Myanmar?
- Yes. Every Curaçao plug type (Type A, Type B) fits in Myanmar sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does Myanmar use?
- Myanmar uses Type A, Type B, Type C, Type D, Type E, Type F, Type G, Type I. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Myanmar when travelling from Curaçao?
- Myanmar runs on 230V, while Curaçao uses 127V. 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 Myanmar the same as Curaçao?
- Frequency in Myanmar is 50Hz, the same as Curaçao.