Do You Need a Travel Adapter for Malaysia?
Malaysia uses Type C, Type G and Type M sockets at 230 V, 50 Hz. Phone and laptop chargers from the UK and Europe plug straight in. From the US, Australia, Canada and Japan you need a Type G or M adapter. Single-voltage hair dryers from the US, Canada and Japan also need a voltage converter.
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Verdict by where you are travelling from
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| From | Phone, laptop or USB charger | Hair dryer or straightener | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| The US | Adapter Type G/M | Converter + Type G/M adapter | Type G adapter · Step-down converter (amazon.com) |
| The UK | Works | Works | Nothing |
| Europe | Works | Adapter Type G/M | Type G adapter (amazon.de) |
| Australia | Adapter Type G/M | Adapter Type G/M | Type G adapter (amazon.com.au) |
| Canada | Adapter Type G/M | Converter + Type G/M adapter | Type G adapter · Step-down converter (amazon.ca) |
| Japan | Adapter Type G/M | Converter + Type G/M adapter | Type G adapter · Step-down converter (amazon.co.jp) |
Phone, laptop, USB and camera chargers are dual voltage, so they only need the right plug. Single-voltage hair dryers, straighteners and kettles need a converter unless rated for 220–240 V; electric shavers and CPAP machines vary by model. Read the INPUT line on the label. Adapter or converter?
More about sockets in Malaysia
1 other country or territory in Asia has exactly the same socket types (of 35 in the region). The national plug standard is MS 1578:2003, MS 589:PT.1:1997, MS 1577:2003.
Type G is most common. Devices using a Europlug (Type C) may be sold but require an adaptor, since there are usually no sockets for them. Some power strips accept both Type C and G plugs via slightly wider apertures and modified shutter mechanisms. Type M is used mainly for air conditioners and boilers. Bathrooms may have shaver supply units.
Standard and note from Wikipedia, Mains electricity by country (CC BY-SA 4.0), retrieved 8 September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What plug does Malaysia use?
Malaysia uses Type C, Type G and Type M sockets. Type C: two round 4 mm pins, 19 mm apart. Type G: three rectangular pins in a triangle, fused plug. Type M: three large round pins in a triangle (BS 546 15 A). Type A sockets are also reported occasionally.
What is the voltage in Malaysia?
Malaysia runs on 230 V at 50 Hz.
Can I charge my iPhone or laptop in Malaysia?
Yes. Phones, laptops and USB chargers are dual voltage (100–240 V), so 230 V is fine. Chargers from the UK and Europe plug straight in. From the US, Australia, Canada and Japan you need a Type G or M plug adapter.
Do I need a voltage converter for Malaysia?
Only for single-voltage appliances made for 100–127 V countries, such as many hair dryers, straighteners and kettles. Anything marked INPUT 100–240 V works with a plug adapter alone.
Other countries in Asia
Same plugs and voltage as Malaysia
Socket types: Type C Type G Type M · Voltage by country
Data verified 8 September 2026 against the IEC World Plugs dataset, WorldStandards and Wikipedia. How this data was verified.