🔌 Plugs & adapters
No. Sockets are the same as in the UK (type G), so your UK plugs fit.
The voltage (230V) 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
Malta is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
💶 Money & tipping
Malta uses the Euro (EUR).
5–10% for good restaurant service is common.
🚗 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: Maltese and English. Dialling code: +356.
Quick answers for Malta
Places in Malta
Other countries with the same plugs
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Malta?
No. Sockets are the same as in the UK (type G), so your UK plugs fit. The voltage (230V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
What plug type does Malta use?
Malta uses type G: type G – Three rectangular pins (the UK plug). The voltage is 230V at 50Hz.
What is the time difference between the UK and Malta?
Malta is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Malta?
On the left, the same as the UK.
What currency is used in Malta?
The Euro (EUR).
Do you tip in Malta?
5–10% for good restaurant service is common.
What is the dialling code for Malta?
+356. From a UK phone, dial +356 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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