Type D Plug Adaptors
Travelling from the UK? A type D adaptor will allow you to connect your UK (type G) plugs to a type D socket.
For Use in: India, Nepal and Namibia (3 Pin earthed).
Compatibility
Compatible with: Type D sockets only. Type C, E & F plugs have partial compatibility with type D sockets as they will fit but their pins are slightly smaller resulting in a loose fit which is unsafe.
See our full plug & socket compatibility table for further information.
Other Adaptor Types
Planning a trip to India, Nepal or Namibia? Explore our type D power adaptors below. These Indian earthed plug adaptors are all compatible with UK type G plugs and will keep your devices powered and charged while you're abroad. Many include integral USB, USB-C and some have high power PD ports for laptop charging. Multiplug extension strips can also be a convenient way to connect several devices.
Countries Where Type D Plugs are Used
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Botswana, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of, Dominica, El Salvador, French Guiana, Ghana, Guadeloupe, Guyana, India, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Macau, Madagascar, Maldives, Martinique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Qatar, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Type D Travel Adaptors
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Primarily: India, Sri Lanka, Nepal & Namibia.
Full list: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Botswana, Chad, Congo (Democratic Republic of), Dominica, El Salvador, French Guiana, Ghana, Guadeloupe, Guyana, India, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Macau, Madagascar, Maldives, Martinique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Qatar, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe. -
A type D travel adaptor will convert your British (type G) plugs to a 3 pin (earthed) configuration that will fit the type D (6A) sockets found in India, Nepal and Namibia. They do not convert the voltage or frequency of the electrical supply.
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No, type D are rated at 6A whereas type M are rated at 16A and have larger diameter pins with wider spacing. Type D plugs will not fit type M sockets and vice versa.
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Yes, but not safely. The pins on a type C plug are 4mm in diameter whereas the type D socket is designed to accept 5.1mm diameter pins. Whille the spacing will allow the plug to be physically inserted it makes a loose fit which can lead to sparking and is dangerous. Type C plugs are 2 pin (unearthed) and are therefore not suitable for connecting earthed appliances.
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Yes, many type D adaptors have integral USB, USB-C and sometimes PD ports.
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No, universal adaptors do not have a type D plug.
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Here's a picture of a Type D plug adaptor.
