Will my Uganda plug work in Myanmar?

Yes. Every Uganda plug type (Type G) 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 Uganda?

Myanmar runs on 230V, while Uganda 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 Myanmar the same as Uganda?

Frequency in Myanmar is 50Hz, the same as Uganda.

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From Uganda to Myanmar

All plugs match

When travelling from Uganda to Myanmar: Good news: all your Uganda plug types fit in Myanmar. 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.

Uganda

→

Myanmar

Your plugs

Type G

Fits

Accepted in Myanmar

Type A

Type B

Type C

Type D

Type E

Type F

Type G

Type I

1 of 1 plug type(s) match

You: G • Myanmar: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I

Voltage: 240V → 230V

Different voltage

You may need a voltage converter.

Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz

Same frequency

Plugs fit, but voltage differs

Adapters you may need

Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.

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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

Renewables60%

Fossil40%

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Will my Uganda plug work in Myanmar?: Yes. Every Uganda plug type (Type G) 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 Uganda?: Myanmar runs on 230V, while Uganda 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 Myanmar the same as Uganda?: Frequency in Myanmar is 50Hz, the same as Uganda.