Electricity & Plugs Rules in Every Country

Japan uses Type A plugs (flat 2-pin) at 100V — the lowest voltage in the world. Check your device labels before use.

The UAE uses Type G plugs (British 3-pin square) at 230V/50Hz — the same as the UK.

Thailand uses 220V/50Hz and accepts Type A, B, and C plugs, meaning most international devices plug in without an adapter.

Germany uses Type C and Type F (Schuko) plugs at 230V/50Hz — the same standard as most of continental Europe.

The UK uses Type G (3-pin square) plugs at 230V/50Hz — virtually all visitors except those from Ireland need an adapter.

France uses Type E plugs at 230V/50Hz — UK and US visitors need a plug adapter, though a standard European travel adapter covers French sockets.

Australia uses Type I plugs (3 angled flat pins) at 230V/50Hz — UK and US visitors need a plug adapter.

Singapore uses Type G British 3-pin square plugs at 230V/50Hz — US and European visitors will need a plug adapter.

Italy uses 230V/50Hz with its own unique Type L plug (three round pins in a row), though Type C adapters usually fit; bring a universal adapter to be safe.

Turkey uses Type C and Type F (European round-pin) plugs at 230V/50Hz — UK and US visitors will need adapters.

Mexico uses Type A and B plugs at 127V/60Hz — identical to the USA and Canada, so North Americans need no adapter whatsoever.

Spain uses Type C and Type F (Schuko) plugs at 230V/50Hz — British visitors need a plug adapter and American visitors need both an adapter and a voltage converter for older devices.

Brazil uses Type N plugs (two round pins plus a grounding pin) as its national standard, but voltage varies by city — São Paulo and Rio are 127V while many other cities are 220V.

India uses Type C, D, and M plugs at 230V/50Hz — carry a Type D adapter (the large 3-pin British-style round pin) as it is the most common standard.

China uses 220V/50Hz with Type A (two flat pins) and Type I (two angled flat pins) sockets — most travelers need an adapter.

South Korea uses Type C and Type F (European-style round-pin) plugs at 220V/60Hz — American visitors need an adapter.

Vietnam uses 220V/50Hz with a mix of Type A, C, and F sockets — bring a universal multi-adapter.

Greece uses Type C/F (Schuko) plugs at 230V/50Hz — British visitors need an adapter and American visitors need both an adapter and voltage converter.

Portugal uses Type C and Type F (Schuko) plugs at 230V/50Hz, the same as most of continental Europe.

The Netherlands uses Type C and Type F (Schuko) plugs at 230V/50Hz — standard for continental Europe, but UK and US travellers need adapters.

Canada uses Type A and Type B plugs (same as the USA) at 120V/60Hz — North American devices work perfectly; European and UK devices need an adapter and possibly a voltage converter.

Indonesia uses Type C and Type F plugs (European two-pin round) at 220V/50Hz — the same as most of Europe; American visitors need both an adapter and a voltage converter for older devices.

Malaysia uses Type G plugs (British 3-pin square), 240V/50Hz — UK devices work directly, while US and European visitors need an adapter.

Egypt uses Type C and Type F (European round-pin) sockets at 220V/50Hz — UK and US visitors need a plug adapter.

Morocco uses Type C/E plugs (French-style round pins) at 220V/50Hz — European plugs work directly, but UK and US visitors need adapters.

Saudi Arabia uses both Type G (UK 3-pin) and Type A/B (US 2/3-pin) plugs, and both 127V and 220V voltages — a universal adapter is essential.

Qatar uses Type G (British 3-pin) plugs at 240V/50Hz — UK visitors need no adapter, but US and most European visitors will need one.

South Africa uses Type M (large 3-pin round) plugs at 230V/50Hz — unique to South Africa and hard to find elsewhere; buy an adapter at the airport on arrival.

New Zealand uses Type I plugs (three flat angled pins, same as Australia) at 230V/50Hz — UK and US visitors need an adapter.

Type A and B flat-pin plugs (same as the USA) are standard; voltage is 220V at 60Hz — check your device's voltage rating before plugging in.

Argentina uses a unique Type I plug (three flat pins in a triangle shape) at 220V/50Hz — most visitors need a specific adapter.

Colombia uses Type A and B plugs at 110V/60Hz — the same as the USA and Canada; European visitors need both an adapter and possibly a voltage converter.

Costa Rica uses Type A and B plugs at 120V/60Hz — identical to the United States and Canada, so North American visitors need no adapter.

Peru uses 220V/60Hz with Type A and Type C sockets, so North American visitors need a voltage adapter and European visitors need a plug adapter.

Switzerland uses the unique Type J three-pin recessed plug — bring a universal adapter as Swiss sockets accept Type C but not UK or US plugs.

Austria uses Type C/F (Schuko) plugs at 230V/50Hz — the same as most of continental Europe; UK and US visitors need adapters.

Czech Republic uses Type C/E plugs at 230V/50Hz — the same as most of continental Europe.

Poland uses Type C and Type E plugs at 230V/50Hz — the same as most of continental Europe; UK and US visitors need plug adapters.

Sweden uses Type C and Type F (Schuko) plugs at 230V/50Hz — the same as most of mainland Europe, so UK and US visitors need adapters but most Europeans do not.

Norway uses Type C and F (Schuko) plugs at 230V/50Hz — the same as most of continental Europe, so most European devices work without an adapter.

Croatia uses Type C/F (Schuko) plugs at 230V/50Hz — the same as most of mainland Europe; UK and US visitors need adapters.

Hungary uses Type C and Type F (Schuko) plugs at 230V/50Hz — the same standard as most of continental Europe.

Jordan uses multiple plug types — Type B, C, F, and G — at 230V/50Hz; bring a universal adapter to be safe.

Sri Lanka uses Type D (3-pin round) and Type G (British 3-pin square) sockets at 230V/50Hz — bring both adapters or a universal adapter.

Nepal uses Type C, D, and M sockets at 230V/50Hz — bring a universal adapter as plug types vary even within the same building.

Hong Kong uses Type G plugs (British 3-pin square) at 220V/50Hz — the same as the UK — so US and European visitors need an adapter.

The Maldives uses 230V/50Hz — socket types are primarily Type D (Indian 3-pin) and Type G (British 3-pin), so bring an adapter.

Kenya uses Type G (British 3-pin square) plugs at 240V/50Hz — the same as the UK; US and European visitors need adapters.

Tanzania uses Type G (British 3-pin) sockets at 230V/50Hz, and power cuts are common — a power bank is essential for safaris.

The US uses Type A and Type B flat-pin plugs at 120V/60Hz — visitors from Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa need both a plug adapter and possibly a voltage converter.