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🇮🇳 Power plugs & sockets in India

In India, power plugs and sockets are types C, D and M. The standard voltage is 230V at a frequency of 50Hz.

C · D · M
Socket types
230V
Voltage
50Hz
Frequency

Socket types used in India

For each socket below you'll also see the matching plug. These are what you'll find in the wall.

Type C

Socket / outlet type C (3D)
Socket / outlet type C (Diagram)
Plug type C (3D)
Plug type C (Diagram)

Type D

Socket / outlet type D (3D)
Socket / outlet type D (Diagram)
Plug type D (3D)
Plug type D (Diagram)

Type M

Socket / outlet type M (3D)
Socket / outlet type M (Diagram)
Plug type M (3D)
Plug type M (Diagram)

Check your plugs for India

Travelling from 🇺🇸 the United States to India?

🔌 Adapter needed⚡ Voltage converter needed🕐 Frequency differs

Do your plugs fit in India?

In India they use sockets of types C, D and M. Your types A and B from the United States won't fit, so you need a power plug travel adapter.

Socket / outlet type C
C · Socket in India
vs
✕Plug type A
A · Your plug A
✕Plug type B
B · Your plug B
✕ Socket C does not fit your types A and B
Socket / outlet type D
D · Socket in India
vs
✕Plug type A
A · Your plug A
✕Plug type B
B · Your plug B
✕ Socket D does not fit your types A and B
Socket / outlet type M
M · Socket in India
vs
✕Plug type A
A · Your plug A
✕Plug type B
B · Your plug B
✕ Socket M does not fit your types A and B

Voltage & frequency

🇮🇳 India
230V50Hz
🇺🇸 United States
120V60Hz

Do you need a voltage converter in India?

⚡
Mind the voltage. The standard voltage in India (230V) is much higher than in the United States (120V). Without a converter you risk serious damage to your devices.
🕐
Frequency differs. The frequency in India (50Hz) differs from the United States (60Hz). Be extra careful with motorised devices and items with timers or motors (clocks, shavers, some medical devices).

Many chargers (phones, laptops, cameras) are labelled INPUT: 100–240V, 50/60Hz — those work anywhere and only need a plug adapter, never a converter. Always check the label.

Frequently asked questions

What plug type is used in India?

India uses power sockets of types C, D and M. The standard voltage is 230V at a frequency of 50Hz.

Do I need a power plug adapter in India?

Yes. If you travel from the United States you need a power plug travel adapter for types C, D and M sockets in India, because your types A and B plugs don't fit.

Do I need a voltage converter in India?

Yes. The voltage in India (230V) differs from the United States (120V), so you need a voltage converter to protect your devices — unless a device is labelled 100–240V.

Learn about the plug types used in India

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