A definitive, fact-checked answer — updated for 2026.
Gibraltar's power sockets are the UK standard Type G: three rectangular pins in a triangular arrangement. The sockets accept UK plugs only — European two-pin and US plugs won't fit without an adapter.
Because Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory, its electrical standard matches the UK exactly. Hotels, self-catering apartments and public buildings all use Type G sockets.
The supply is 240V AC at 50Hz, the same as the UK and compatible with most European devices (220–240V, 50Hz). US and Canadian devices rated only for 110–120V will need a voltage converter — a plug adapter alone is not enough and could damage the device.
Most modern electronics — phone chargers, laptop power supplies, camera chargers, e-cigarette chargers — are dual-voltage (100–240V, 50/60Hz) and only need a plug adapter. Check the small print on your charger: if it says '100–240V', you're fine with just an adapter.
If you're travelling from the UK, bring nothing extra. From the EU, a simple Type G plug adapter (or a universal travel adapter) is enough for dual-voltage devices. From the US, bring a plug adapter plus a voltage converter for any 110V-only appliances like hair dryers or straighteners.
Yes. Gibraltar uses the UK standard Type G plug — three rectangular pins — at 240V, 50Hz. Any UK appliance works in Gibraltar without an adapter.
Not directly. European Type C/F plugs need a Type G adapter. Most European devices are 220–240V, so they're voltage-compatible — you just need the plug adapter.
Dual-voltage devices (phones, laptops) only need a plug adapter. Devices rated only for 110–120V (like some hair dryers) need a voltage converter, or they could be damaged.
240V AC at 50Hz, the same as the UK and compatible with European 220–240V devices. US 110V devices need a converter.
Many newer hotels and self-catering apartments include USB ports, but it's not universal. Bring a UK-plug USB charger to be safe.