Travel Adapter for India: Do You Need One? (Timor-Leste → India)Adapter Needed

If you're heading to India from Timor-Leste, sorting out the power situation is one of the easiest pre-trip wins. Below you'll find the plug types, voltage, and frequency used in India, whether you need an adapter, and which devices are safe to plug in.

Do you need a travel adapter for India?

Good news: you generally don't need a plug adapter. Both Timor-Leste and India use Type C outlets, so your existing plugs should fit India's sockets directly. A universal adapter is still worth keeping in your bag as a backup for future trips.

What plugs and sockets does India use?

India uses these power plug types: Type C (Europlug): two round pins, ungrounded, and the most widely used plug across Europe; Type D: three large round pins in a triangle, the old British standard still used in India and Nepal; Type M: three large round pins, used in South Africa and for larger appliances in India. Outlets run at 230V and 50Hz. Since Timor-Leste also uses Type C, your plugs already match.

Voltage and frequency in India

India runs on 230V at 50Hz, very close to Timor-Leste (220V, 50Hz). That means voltage isn't a concern here, since your appliances won't be over- or under-powered, so no voltage converter is needed.

Will your devices work in India?

Phones, tablets, laptops, and camera chargers are nearly always dual-voltage (100-240V), so they work in India with just your existing plug, and no converter is required. Even heat-based appliances like hair dryers and straighteners should run fine given the matching 230V supply, though it's always worth a quick label check.

What travel adapter should you buy for India?

Because Timor-Leste and India share Type C outlets, you don't need a special adapter for this trip. A universal travel adapter is still a smart, inexpensive backup if you plan to travel elsewhere, and the better ones add USB-C fast charging to free up your charger.

Tips for charging your devices in India

Pack at least one adapter per traveler, and consider a small power strip from home, which turns a single India outlet into several. Ordering online before you fly is almost always cheaper than airport kiosks.