Region guide
Travel essentials for Asia
Practical travel facts for the 9 countries we cover in Asia — power, safety, water and getting around, each with its own detailed brief.
At a glance
- Most countries in Asia listed here run at 230V. Check each country before relying on a single adapter or converter.
- Driving side varies across Asia — confirm per country before renting a car.
India
+91
Plug C/D/M
230V
Water No
Left drive
Indonesia
+62
Plug C/F
230V
Water No
Left drive
Japan
+81
Plug A/B
100V
Water Yes
Left drive
Malaysia
+60
Plug G
240V
Water Caution
Left drive
Singapore
+65
Plug G
230V
Water Yes
Left drive
South Korea
+82
Plug C/F
220V
Water Yes
Right drive
Thailand
+66
Plug A/B/C
230V
Water No
Left drive
Turkey
+90
Plug C/F
230V
Water Caution
Right drive
United Arab Emirates
+971
Plug G
230V
Water Caution
Right drive
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Power plugs by country
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Emergency numbers
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