🔌 Plugs & adapters
No. Sockets are the same as in the UK (type G), so your UK plugs fit.
The voltage (240V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
- Type G: Three rectangular pins (the UK plug)
🕒 Time difference
Malaysia is 8 hours ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 7 hours ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates).
💶 Money & tipping
Malaysia uses the Malaysian ringgit (MYR).
Not expected. Many restaurants add a service charge.
🚗 Driving
Traffic drives on the left, the same as in the UK. Speed limits are signed in km/h. Convert km/h to mph →
🗣️ Language & phone
Main language: Malay (English widely spoken). Dialling code: +60.
Quick answers for Malaysia
Places in Malaysia
Other countries with the same plugs
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Malaysia?
No. Sockets are the same as in the UK (type G), so your UK plugs fit. The voltage (240V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
What plug type does Malaysia use?
Malaysia uses type G: type G – Three rectangular pins (the UK plug). The voltage is 240V at 50Hz.
What is the time difference between the UK and Malaysia?
Malaysia is 8 hours ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 7 hours ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Malaysia?
On the left, the same as the UK.
What currency is used in Malaysia?
The Malaysian ringgit (MYR).
Do you tip in Malaysia?
Not expected. Many restaurants add a service charge.
What is the dialling code for Malaysia?
+60. From a UK phone, dial +60 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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