What voltage of electricity is utilised in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka uses 230-240 volts, 50 cycles, alternating current. A large part of the island’s electricity is generated through hydro reservoirs so power cuts are witnessed sometimes during long periods of drought although most hotels run on generators at such times. Rural and remote areas may not have access to generators and may therefore have to endure such power cuts. Most power sockets are three-pronged, but adaptors are cheap and readily available from most hardware stores. If you have a laptop computer with you, it is better to bring your own stabiliser as electricity fluctuations are rather common even in the main cities. A laptop plug and adaptor are also additional equipment that you may find handy.
