Type D Plug Adapters
Traveling from the US? A type D adapter will allow you to connect your US (type A/B) plugs to a type D outlet.
For Use in: India, Nepal and Namibia (3 Pin grounded).
Compatibility
Compatible with: Type D outlets only. Type C, E & F plugs have partial compatibility with type D outlets as they will fit but their pins are slightly smaller resulting in a loose fit which is unsafe.
See our full plug & outlet compatibility table for further information.
Other Adapter Types
Planning a trip to India, Nepal or Namibia? Explore our type D power adapters below. These Indian grounded plug adapters are all compatible with US type A/B 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 Adapters
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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 adapter will convert your American (type A/B) plugs to a 3 prong (grounded) configuration that will fit the type D (6A) outlets 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 outlets and vice versa.
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Yes, but not safely. The prongs on a type C plug are 4mm in diameter whereas the type D outlet is designed to accept 5.1mm diameter prongs. 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 prong (ungrounded) and are therefore not suitable for connecting grounded appliances.
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Yes, many type D adapters have integral USB, USB-C and sometimes PD ports.
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No, universal adapters do not have a type D plug.
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Here's a picture of a Type D plug adapter.
