How Does Electricity & Plugs Work in Singapore?
Last verified: 2025-06 · Asia
1The Quick Answer
Singapore uses Type G British 3-pin square plugs at 230V/50Hz — US and European visitors will need a plug adapter.
2What You Need to Know
Singapore uses the Type G plug standard (three rectangular pins in a triangular layout), the same system used in the UK, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and parts of the Middle East. The voltage is 230V at 50Hz. Visitors from the United States, Canada, Japan, and most of continental Europe will need a plug adapter, and those from 110V countries should check that their devices support dual voltage (most modern laptops, phones, and camera chargers do). Singapore's electricity supply is extremely reliable with essentially no power cuts.
3Practical Tips
Practical Tips
- 1Buy a Type G adapter before you travel or pick one up cheaply at Mustafa Centre or any electronics shop in Singapore
- 2Check your device chargers for '100–240V' on the label — if so, you only need an adapter, not a voltage converter
- 3Singapore's power grid is very stable — no surge protector needed for standard electronics
How does this compare?
Electricity & Plugs rules in nearby and similar countries:
Japan uses Type A plugs (flat 2-pin) at 100V — the lowest voltage in the world. Check your device labels before use.
Thailand uses 220V/50Hz and accepts Type A, B, and C plugs, meaning most international devices plug in without an adapter.
India uses Type C, D, and M plugs at 230V/50Hz — carry a Type D adapter (the large 3-pin British-style round pin) as it is the most common standard.
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