From Vatican City to Pakistan
When travelling from Vatican City to Pakistan: Some of your Vatican City plug types fit in Pakistan (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.
Vatican City
PakistanYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
No fit
Type L
No fit
Accepted in Pakistan
Type C
Type D
1 of 3 plug type(s) match
You: C, F, L • Pakistan: C, D
No fit for: F, L
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 Pakistan
Pakistan runs on 230V/50Hz with Type C and D sockets.
Grid & history
Pakistan’s grid runs on a mix of natural gas, hydropower (Tarbela, Mangla), and growing solar. Chronic capacity vs demand mismatch and circular debt cause scheduled load-shedding in many areas.
Availability
Reliable in major cities’ central districts; load-shedding (scheduled outages) is routine elsewhere. Hotels usually have generator or UPS backup.
Sockets & hotels
Type D is the older 5A round-pin; Type C Europlugs fit Type D sockets ungrounded.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- A universal adapter covering D and C is safest.
- Bring a power bank for load-shedding.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Vatican City plug work in Pakistan?
- Partly. Some of your Vatican City plug types (Type C) fit Pakistan sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
- What plug type does Pakistan use?
- Pakistan uses Type C, Type D. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Pakistan when travelling from Vatican City?
- Pakistan runs on 230V, the same as Vatican City. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Pakistan the same as Vatican City?
- Frequency in Pakistan is 50Hz, the same as Vatican City.