Power plugs and voltage by country
Find plug types, voltage and frequency for 121 countries, and check whether you need a travel adapter.
Countries
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What the plug and voltage guide shows
Countries use 15 common plug types, named A to O, at around 100 to 127 volts or 220 to 240 volts, and at 50 or 60 Hz. This guide lists the plug types, voltage and frequency for 121 countries, so you can see what is in the wall before you travel and whether your plug will fit.
Search for a country, or filter by region, plug type or voltage. The adapter checker compares your home country with your destination: it tells you whether the plugs are compatible and warns when the voltage differs, so you know whether you need an adapter, a voltage converter or neither. The data is built into the page and works in your browser.
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How to check plugs and voltage for a trip
- Search for your destination, or browse by region.
- Read its plug types, voltage and frequency.
- In the adapter checker, select your home country and your destination.
- Check the result for adapter and voltage warnings.
- Read the input rating printed on each charger before you pack.
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Plug types
Type A
Two flat parallel pins, ungrounded
USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan
Type B
Two flat parallel pins + grounding pin
USA, Canada, Mexico, Central America
Type C
Two round pins (Europlug), ungrounded
Europe, South America, Asia
Type D
Three large round pins in triangle
India, Nepal, Sri Lanka
Type E
Two round pins + grounding pin hole
France, Belgium, Poland, Czech Republic
Type F
Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Spain
Type G
Three rectangular pins in triangle
UK, Ireland, Malta, Singapore, Hong Kong
Type H
Three pins in V-shape, unique to Israel
Israel, Palestine
Type I
Two angled flat pins + grounding pin
Australia, New Zealand, China, Argentina
Type J
Three round pins, unique to Switzerland
Switzerland, Liechtenstein
Type K
Three round pins, similar to Type E
Denmark, Greenland
Type L
Three round pins in a row
Italy, Chile, Uruguay
Type M
Three large round pins, similar to Type D
South Africa, India (large appliances)
Type N
Three round pins, Brazilian standard
Brazil, South Africa
Type O
Three round pins, Thai standard
Thailand
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Power plugs and voltage FAQ
- What is the difference between a plug adapter and a voltage converter?
- An adapter only changes the shape of the plug so it fits the socket; the voltage stays the same. A voltage converter changes the voltage, for example from 230 V to 120 V. Check the input rating on your charger: if it says 100–240V, an adapter is enough. If it lists one voltage that differs from your destination, you need a converter rated for the device's wattage.
- Which plug types are used in Europe?
- Most of continental Europe uses 230 V with type C and type F plugs, while France and Belgium use type E. The UK, Ireland, Malta and Cyprus use type G. Switzerland uses type J, Italy type L and Denmark type K. Type E, F, J, K and L sockets also accept the flat two-pin type C Europlug.
- Does 50 Hz or 60 Hz matter?
- For most electronics, no: chargers and power supplies marked 50/60Hz work on both. It can matter for devices with motors or clocks that rely on the mains frequency, such as some older clocks, kitchen appliances and turntables, which may run fast or slow. In Japan, the east uses 50 Hz and the west 60 Hz.
- Does the guide use my location?
- No. The adapter checker suggests a home country based on the language of the page, for example France on the French version, and you can change it. The tool never asks for your location, and your searches and selections stay in your browser.
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