From Western Sahara to Maldives
When travelling from Western Sahara to Maldives: Some of your Western Sahara plug types fit in Maldives (C). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Western Sahara
MaldivesYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type E
No fit
Accepted in Maldives
Type C
Type D
Type G
1 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Maldives: C, D, G
No fit for: E
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match.
About electricity in Maldives
Maldives is 230V/50Hz with Type C, D, and G sockets.
Grid & history
Each inhabited island runs its own grid (or shares one with a neighbouring island), historically powered by diesel generators. Solar is rapidly being added to reduce diesel dependency.
Availability
Reliable on resort islands. Local island supply varies; small outages are common.
Sockets & hotels
Resort islands typically have Type G and Type D in the same outlet. Older Maldivian guesthouses may have ungrounded Type C.
Energy mix
Diesel-dominated; solar growing.
Practical tips
- A universal adapter with G and D is safest.
- Bring a power bank for inter-island ferry days.