Malta is located in Southern Europe south of Italy.  Malta uses the same , three large, square pin style of adapter plug that is used in England.  When traveling to Malta it is important to take along the correct adapter for your trip.

Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage. A non-grounded adapter may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter.  If your hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor is not dual voltage you will most likely need a converter to use your electric.  For more information see Going In Style's Adapter and Converter Finder.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup.

Going In Style Malta Adapter Model GIS-MAL-D-GUD

Grounded Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adapter plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin. Grounded plugs are also called earthed adapter plugs.

Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.  Non-grounded plugs are also called non-earthed adapter plugs.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Malta operates on 220 volt electricity and is generated at 50Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, Lenovo, HP, Asus, Toshiba computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Asus, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

About Malta

Geography

Malta is located in Southern Europe, islands in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily (Italy) and its area is twice the size of Washington, DC. The climate is Mediterranean; mild, rainy winters; hot, dry summers. The terrain is mostly low, rocky, flat to dissected plains; many coastal cliffs.

Currency

Currency in Malta is the Euro (EUR). Credit cards are widely accepted. Foreign currency and travelers’ cheques can easily be exchanged at banks, bureau de change, and hotels.

Staying Connected

Malta’s automatic telephone system features submarine cable and microwave radio relay between islands and combined fixed-line and mobile-cellular subscribership exceeds 170 per 100 persons. When travelling to Malta you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone and purchase a Malta SIM card. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

Malta has 14,687 internet hosts and over 240,600 internet users. Internet access is available in internet café and at a few hotels. Wi-Fi is available at many hotels and resorts. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.