South Asia
Nepal plug type and voltage
Type C, D, M230 V · 50 Hz
Plugs and voltage in Nepal
Nepal uses plug type C, D, M at 230 volts and 50 Hz. Most phone and laptop chargers work from 100 to 240 V, so they only need the right plug shape.
Do I need an adapter?
Check the label on your charger: '100–240V' means it works anywhere.
| Coming from | Plug | Voltage |
|---|---|---|
| United States & Canada | Adapter needed | Check voltage |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | Adapter needed | Same voltage |
| Most of Europe | No adapter | Same voltage |
| Australia & New Zealand | Adapter needed | Same voltage |
| India | No adapter | Same voltage |
| Japan | Adapter needed | Check voltage |
| China | No adapter | Same voltage |
Sources
- IEC World Plugs
- US State Department travel advisory
- Nepal Tourism Board: Tourist Visa
- Nepal Tourism Board: TIMS Card and guide rule
- Department of Immigration online services
- Ncell Tourist SIM
- Speedtest Global Index: Nepal
- World Bank open data
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