Plug Type and Travel Adapter Guide for Bhutan

Plug types used in Bhutan

Bhutan uses 3 plug types: Type D, F and G. Of these, Type F and G are not used in India, so you'll need a travel adapter for those sockets.

Type D

Type D: Employs three round pins.

Type F

Type F: Two round pins, grounding hole, grounding clips.

Type G

Type G: Has three flat pins.

Main Voltage in Bhutan

Do I Need a Voltage Converter in Bhutan?

Bhutan runs on a main voltage of 230 volts at a frequency of 50 Hz. This is effectively the same as India's 230V/50Hz. You can plug any Indian device into a Bhutan socket without a voltage converter, as long as the plug shape fits.

Will my Indian charger work in Bhutan?

Yes, but it depends on which socket your hotel has. Bhutan uses Type D, F and G sockets at 230V/50Hz. Your Indian phone and laptop chargers are dual-voltage (the label reads 100–240V), so they handle Bhutan voltage without any issue. The only question is plug shape — your Indian plug fits Type D sockets directly, but will not fit Type F and G sockets without an adapter. You do not need a voltage converter — Bhutan's 230V is the same as India's 230V.