Power Adapter Check
Check if you need a power adapter or voltage converter when traveling.
Select your home and destination countries to see plug types and voltage differences.
Adapter Requirements
Electrical systems vary worldwide in three ways: plug shape, voltage, and frequency.
Main plug types:
- Type A/B — USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan (flat pins)
- Type C/F — Most of Europe, South America, Asia (round pins)
- Type G — UK, Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore (3 rectangular pins)
- Type I — Australia, New Zealand, China (angled flat pins)
- Type D/M — India, South Africa (large round pins)
Voltage standards:
- 110–120V — North America, Japan, some Central/South America
- 220–240V — Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East, Oceania
Do you need a converter?
- Most modern phone chargers, laptops, and cameras are dual voltage (100–240V) — check the label
- Hair dryers, curling irons, and heating devices usually need a voltage converter
- A simple plug adapter changes the physical shape but NOT the voltage