Travel Plug Adapter Finder
Find out which power adapter to pack. Choose where you are going and where your devices come from to see the destination's plug types, voltage and frequency, whether your plugs fit, and whether you also need a voltage converter.
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Most phone, laptop and camera chargers are. Hair dryers, straighteners and kettles often are not.
How to use the Travel Plug Adapter Finder
- Choose your destination country.
- Choose your home country, or pick your device's exact plug type.
- Tick dual voltage if your device's label says 100-240 V.
- Read the result: which adapter to bring and whether you need a voltage converter.
Plug types A to O
| Type | Description | Main regions | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 2 flat parallel pins | US, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Central America | — |
| B | 2 flat pins + round ground pin | US, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean | Type A plugs |
| C | 2 round pins (Europlug) | Europe, South America, Asia, Africa | — |
| D | 3 large round pins in a triangle | India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, parts of Africa | — |
| E | 2 round pins, earth pin in the socket | France, Belgium, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia | C and E/F hybrid plugs |
| F | 2 round pins, side earth clips (Schuko) | Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Nordics, Russia, Korea | C and E/F hybrid plugs |
| G | 3 rectangular pins | UK, Ireland, Gulf states, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia | — |
| H | 3 pins in a V | Israel | Type C plugs (modern sockets) |
| I | 2 angled flat pins + ground | Australia, New Zealand, China, Argentina, Fiji | — |
| J | 3 round pins | Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Rwanda | Type C plugs |
| K | 3 pins with a curved ground | Denmark, Greenland | Type C plugs |
| L | 3 round pins in a line | Italy, Chile, Uruguay | Type C plugs |
| M | 3 large round pins | South Africa, Lesotho, India (heavy appliances) | — |
| N | 3 round pins | Brazil, South Africa (new installations) | Type C plugs |
| O | 3 round pins | Thailand | — |
Adapter, converter or both?
Read the device label. If it says INPUT: 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz, it works anywhere and you only need a plug adapter. If it gives a single voltage such as 120 V or 230 V, check the destination: the world splits into 100-127 V countries (most of the Americas, Japan, Taiwan) and 220-240 V countries (most of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania). A single-voltage device used in the other group needs a voltage converter rated above the device's wattage.
- Usually adapter only: phone and tablet chargers, laptops, cameras, e-readers, electric toothbrush chargers, most travel shavers.
- Often need a converter: hair dryers, curling irons and straighteners (unless dual voltage), kettles, small kitchen appliances, some CPAP and medical devices (check the manual).
- Grounding: a 2-pin adapter cannot carry a ground connection. For grounded appliances, use an adapter that keeps the earth pin.
- Universal adapters with sliding pins cover most countries and are handy for multi-country trips; many include USB charging ports.
Frequently asked questions
What plug adapter do I need for the UK?
The UK, Ireland, Malta, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and many other countries use Type G, with three rectangular pins. Travelers from the US, Canada, Europe or Australia need a Type G adapter. The UK supplies 230 V at 50 Hz.
What is the difference between an adapter and a converter?
A plug adapter only changes the shape of the plug so it fits the socket. A voltage converter or transformer changes the voltage, for example from 230 V down to 120 V. Dual-voltage devices marked 100-240 V need only an adapter; single-voltage devices need both.
Do I need a voltage converter for my phone or laptop charger?
Usually not. Almost all phone, tablet, laptop and camera chargers are rated 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, so they work worldwide with just a plug adapter. Check the small print on the charger to be sure.
Can I use a US hair dryer in Europe?
Only if it is dual voltage. A 120 V-only hair dryer plugged into 230 V gets roughly twice the voltage and can overheat or burn out within seconds. Use a dual-voltage travel model or a converter rated for its wattage; heating appliances need high-wattage converters.
Does one adapter work in all of Europe?
Most of continental Europe uses Type C, E and F sockets, and a Type C or E/F adapter works in nearly all of them. The UK, Ireland, Malta and Cyprus use Type G, Switzerland has Type J (which accepts Type C) and Italy has Type L (which also accepts Type C).
Does frequency (50 Hz vs 60 Hz) matter?
For chargers and most electronics, no: they are designed for 50/60 Hz. Devices with timing based on mains frequency, such as some plug-in clocks, and certain motor appliances may run at the wrong speed or overheat on a different frequency.
Where does the plug and voltage data come from?
The plug types, voltages and frequencies follow the IEC's World Plugs listings, compiled in 2026. Within a country, older buildings and hotels can have different sockets, so a universal travel adapter is a good backup.
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