Travel power guide

Do I need a travel adapter?

Short answer: it depends on where you live and where you're going. A travel adapter changes the shape of your plug so it fits the wall socket. It does not change the voltage. Most modern phone, laptop and camera chargers handle 100–240V, so for most trips an adapter is all you need.

Travelling from

Where are you going?

Tip: your answer also depends on your devices. Chargers marked 100–240V work almost anywhere with the right plug.

Pick where you're travelling from, then your destination, and we'll tell you what to pack. Below you'll find a table covering 60 countries, a plain-English guide to plug types, and answers to the questions we hear most.

Plugs, voltage and sockets vary more than most people expect. A plug that fits can still run on the wrong voltage, and one that doesn't fit can sit in a socket that is two minutes' walk from the right one. This guide is here so you can check before you pack, not after you land.

Adapter

A travel adapter fixes the plug

It lets your plug fit a different wall socket. It does not change the electricity. If your charger is dual-voltage, an adapter is usually all you need.

Converter

A converter changes the voltage

It steps 230V down to 120V, or the other way round. You only need one for single-voltage devices, such as some hair dryers and straighteners. Most chargers don't need one.

Check the label

Your charger label has the answer

Look for "Input: 100–240V". If you see it, your charger works worldwide with the right adapter. If it only lists 120V or 230V, check before you plug in.

Plugs and voltage by country

Find your destination, then read across to your home country. The column for the origin you picked above is highlighted. Select a country name to jump to its full answer.

Destination	Plug types	Voltage	From the US	From the UK	From AU / NZ	From Canada
Europe
United Kingdom	G	230V	Adapter	Home	Adapter	Adapter
Ireland	G	230V	Adapter	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter
France	C, E	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Germany	C, F	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Italy	C, F, L	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Spain	C, F	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Portugal	C, E, F	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Netherlands	C, F	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Belgium	C, E	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Switzerland	C, J	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Austria	C, F	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Greece	C, F	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Iceland	C, F	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Norway	C, F	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Sweden	C, F	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Denmark	C, E, F, K	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Finland	C, F	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Poland	C, E	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Czech Republic	C, E	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Croatia	C, F	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Hungary	C, F	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Turkey	C, F	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Malta	G	230V	Adapter	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Cyprus	G	240V	Adapter	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Asia and Middle East
Japan	A, B	100V	Maybe	Adapter	Adapter	Maybe
Thailand	A, B, C, O	230V	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter	No adapter
Vietnam	A, B, C, F	220V	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter	No adapter
Singapore	G	230V	Adapter	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Hong Kong	G	220V	Adapter	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter
China	A, C, I	220V	Maybe	Adapter	No adapter	Maybe
India	C, D, M	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
South Korea	C, F	220V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Taiwan	A, B	110V	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter	No adapter
Indonesia	C, F	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Philippines	A, B, C	230V	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter	No adapter
Malaysia	C, G, M	230V	Adapter	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter
United Arab Emirates	G	230V	Adapter	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Israel	C, H	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Sri Lanka	D, G, M	230V	Adapter	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Nepal	C, D, M	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Maldives	D, G, J, K, L	230V	Adapter	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter
The Americas and Caribbean
United States	A, B	120V	Home	Adapter	Adapter	Home
Canada	A, B	120V	Home	Adapter	Adapter	Home
Mexico	A, B	127V	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter	No adapter
Brazil	C, N	127V or 220V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Argentina	C, I	220V	Adapter	Adapter	No adapter	Adapter
Chile	C, F, L	220V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Peru	A, B, C	220V	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter	No adapter
Colombia	A, B	110V	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter	No adapter
Costa Rica	A, B	120V	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter	No adapter
Bahamas	A, B	120V	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter	No adapter
Jamaica	A, B	110V	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter	No adapter
Dominican Republic	A, B, C	120V	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter	No adapter
Oceania
Australia	I	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Home	Adapter
New Zealand	I	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Home	Adapter
Fiji	I	240V	Adapter	Adapter	No adapter	Adapter
Africa
South Africa	C, M, N	230V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Egypt	C, F	220V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Morocco	C, E	220V	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Kenya	G	240V	Adapter	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Tanzania	D, G	230V	Adapter	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter
Mauritius	C, E, G	230V	Adapter	No adapter	Adapter	Adapter

Adapter = your plug will not fit. Maybe = it fits some sockets but not all. No adapter = your plug fits. None of these change voltage. Check each country below for voltage.

Travel plug types explained

There are 15 plug types in use around the world, labelled A to O. Most trips only involve a handful. Here are the ones you're most likely to meet.

A / B

Type A and Type B

Type A has two flat parallel pins. Type B adds a round earth pin. Both run on 100–127V.

Used in: US, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Bahamas, Jamaica

C / F

Type C and Type F

Type C is a slim plug with two round pins, often called the Europlug. Type F adds earth clips on the sides and is often called Schuko. Type C fits most Type F sockets.

Used in: Most of Europe, Turkey, Egypt, South Korea, Indonesia and parts of South America

Type E

Two round pins, with a hole in the plug for the socket's earth pin. Type C plugs usually fit Type E sockets.

Used in: France, Belgium, Poland, the Czech Republic, Morocco

Type G

Three rectangular pins in a triangle, with a built-in fuse. It does not fit other countries' sockets, so you need a Type G adapter if you are visiting from elsewhere.

Used in: UK, Ireland, Malta, Cyprus, Singapore, Hong Kong, the UAE, Malaysia, Kenya

Type I

Two flat pins set at an angle, with an optional earth pin.

Used in: Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Argentina, parts of China

Type D

Three round pins in a triangle. Often found alongside Type C and Type M.

Used in: India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Tanzania

J L M N

Type J, L, M and N

Country-specific plugs. J is Swiss, L is Italian and Chilean, M is South African and used in parts of South Asia, and N is Brazilian and South African.

Used in: Switzerland, Italy, Chile, South Africa, Brazil

H K O

Type H, K and O

Less common plugs. H is Israeli, K is Danish and O is Thai.

Used in: Israel, Denmark, Thailand

Do I need a travel adapter for…? Answers by country

Every answer below covers all four home countries. Check the line for where you're travelling from, then read the voltage note underneath.

Europe

Do I need a travel adapter for the United Kingdom?

Plugs: Type G · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.
From the UK No adapter needed. You are already on home power.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.

Type G has three rectangular pins and a built-in fuse. It is one of the few plugs that will not fit European sockets, so travellers coming in from the US or Europe need a Type G adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Ireland?

Plugs: Type G · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.
From the UK No adapter needed. Your UK plugs fit Ireland sockets.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for France?

Plugs: Type C, E · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/E adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/E adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/E adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/E adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Germany?

Plugs: Type C, F · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Italy?

Plugs: Type C, F, L · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F/L adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F/L adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F/L adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F/L adapter.

Italy also has its own Type L socket, with three pins in a row. Most Type C plugs fit the standard 10A sockets you will find in hotels and rentals.

Do I need a travel adapter for Spain?

Plugs: Type C, F · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Portugal?

Plugs: Type C, E, F · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for the Netherlands?

Plugs: Type C, F · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Belgium?

Plugs: Type C, E · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/E adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/E adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/E adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/E adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Switzerland?

Plugs: Type C, J · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C or J adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C or J adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C or J adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C or J adapter.

Switzerland has its own Type J socket. Standard Type C plugs fit it, but grounded Type F plugs do not. For laptops with an earth pin, look for a Type J adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Austria?

Plugs: Type C, F · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Greece?

Plugs: Type C, F · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Iceland?

Plugs: Type C, F · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Norway?

Plugs: Type C, F · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Sweden?

Plugs: Type C, F · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Denmark?

Plugs: Type C, E, F, K · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Finland?

Plugs: Type C, F · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Poland?

Plugs: Type C, E · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/E adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/E adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/E adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/E adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for the Czech Republic?

Plugs: Type C, E · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/E adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/E adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/E adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/E adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Croatia?

Plugs: Type C, F · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Hungary?

Plugs: Type C, F · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Turkey?

Plugs: Type C, F · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Malta?

Plugs: Type G · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.
From the UK No adapter needed. Your UK plugs fit Malta sockets.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Cyprus?

Plugs: Type G · 240V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.
From the UK No adapter needed. Your UK plugs fit Cyprus sockets.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.

Asia and the Middle East

Do I need a travel adapter for Japan?

Plugs: Type A, B · 100V · 50/60Hz

From the US Probably not. Two-pin plugs fit Japanese sockets directly. A grounded three-pin plug may need a simple 3-to-2 pin adapter, because many Japanese sockets only have two slots.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type A adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type A adapter.
From Canada Probably not. Two-pin plugs fit Japanese sockets directly. A grounded three-pin plug may need a simple 3-to-2 pin adapter, because many Japanese sockets only have two slots.

Eastern Japan, including Tokyo, runs on 50Hz. Western Japan, including Osaka and Kyoto, runs on 60Hz. Phone and laptop chargers do not mind either.

Do I need a travel adapter for Thailand?

Plugs: Type A, B, C, O · 230V · 50Hz

From the US No adapter needed. Your US plugs fit Thailand sockets.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/C adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/C adapter.
From Canada No adapter needed. Your Canadian plugs fit Thailand sockets.

Do I need a travel adapter for Vietnam?

Plugs: Type A, B, C, F · 220V · 50Hz

From the US No adapter needed. Your US plugs fit Vietnam sockets.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/C adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/C adapter.
From Canada No adapter needed. Your Canadian plugs fit Vietnam sockets.

Do I need a travel adapter for Singapore?

Plugs: Type G · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.
From the UK No adapter needed. Your UK plugs fit Singapore sockets.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Hong Kong?

Plugs: Type G · 220V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.
From the UK No adapter needed. Your UK plugs fit Hong Kong sockets.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for China?

Plugs: Type A, C, I · 220V · 50Hz

From the US Probably not. Many Chinese sockets accept US plugs, but some only take Type I. Pack a Type I adapter as a backup.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/C/I adapter.
From AU / NZ No adapter needed. Your Australian or NZ plugs fit China sockets.
From Canada Probably not. Many Chinese sockets accept US plugs, but some only take Type I. Pack a Type I adapter as a backup.

Do I need a travel adapter for India?

Plugs: Type C, D, M · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/D adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/D adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/D adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/D adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for South Korea?

Plugs: Type C, F · 220V · 60Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Taiwan?

Plugs: Type A, B · 110V · 60Hz

From the US No adapter needed. Your US plugs fit Taiwan sockets.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/B adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/B adapter.
From Canada No adapter needed. Your Canadian plugs fit Taiwan sockets.

Do I need a travel adapter for Indonesia?

Plugs: Type C, F · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for the Philippines?

Plugs: Type A, B, C · 230V · 60Hz

From the US No adapter needed. Your US plugs fit the Philippines sockets.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/C adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/C adapter.
From Canada No adapter needed. Your Canadian plugs fit the Philippines sockets.

The Philippines uses US-style plugs, but on 230V instead of 120V. This is the one to check before you pack hair tools.

Do I need a travel adapter for Malaysia?

Plugs: Type C, G, M · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.
From the UK No adapter needed. Your UK plugs fit Malaysia sockets.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for the United Arab Emirates?

Plugs: Type G · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.
From the UK No adapter needed. Your UK plugs fit the United Arab Emirates sockets.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Israel?

Plugs: Type C, H · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/H adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/H adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/H adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/H adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Sri Lanka?

Plugs: Type D, G, M · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type D/G/M adapter.
From the UK No adapter needed. Your UK plugs fit Sri Lanka sockets.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type D/G/M adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type D/G/M adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Nepal?

Plugs: Type C, D, M · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/D/M adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/D/M adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/D/M adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/D/M adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for the Maldives?

Plugs: Type D, G, J, K, L · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.
From the UK No adapter needed. Your UK plugs fit the Maldives sockets.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.

The Americas and the Caribbean

Do I need a travel adapter for the United States?

Plugs: Type A, B · 120V · 60Hz

From the US No adapter needed. You are already on home power.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/B adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/B adapter.
From Canada No adapter needed. You are already on home power.

Do I need a travel adapter for Canada?

Plugs: Type A, B · 120V · 60Hz

From the US No adapter needed. You are already on home power.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/B adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/B adapter.
From Canada No adapter needed. You are already on home power.

Do I need a travel adapter for Mexico?

Plugs: Type A, B · 127V · 60Hz

From the US No adapter needed. Your US plugs fit Mexico sockets.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/B adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/B adapter.
From Canada No adapter needed. Your Canadian plugs fit Mexico sockets.

Do I need a travel adapter for Brazil?

Plugs: Type C, N · 127V or 220V · 60Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/N adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/N adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/N adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/N adapter.

Brazil's voltage depends on the state, and the Type N plug has three round pins. Always check the label on your charger.

Do I need a travel adapter for Argentina?

Plugs: Type C, I · 220V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/I adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/I adapter.
From AU / NZ No adapter needed. Your Australian or NZ plugs fit Argentina sockets.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/I adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Chile?

Plugs: Type C, F, L · 220V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/L adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/L adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/L adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/L adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Peru?

Plugs: Type A, B, C · 220V · 60Hz

From the US No adapter needed. Your US plugs fit Peru sockets.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/C adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/C adapter.
From Canada No adapter needed. Your Canadian plugs fit Peru sockets.

Peru uses US-style plugs, but on 220V instead of 120V. Check your charger label before you plug in.

Do I need a travel adapter for Colombia?

Plugs: Type A, B · 110V · 60Hz

From the US No adapter needed. Your US plugs fit Colombia sockets.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/B adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/B adapter.
From Canada No adapter needed. Your Canadian plugs fit Colombia sockets.

Do I need a travel adapter for Costa Rica?

Plugs: Type A, B · 120V · 60Hz

From the US No adapter needed. Your US plugs fit Costa Rica sockets.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/B adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/B adapter.
From Canada No adapter needed. Your Canadian plugs fit Costa Rica sockets.

Do I need a travel adapter for the Bahamas?

Plugs: Type A, B · 120V · 60Hz

From the US No adapter needed. Your US plugs fit the Bahamas sockets.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/B adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/B adapter.
From Canada No adapter needed. Your Canadian plugs fit the Bahamas sockets.

Do I need a travel adapter for Jamaica?

Plugs: Type A, B · 110V · 50Hz

From the US No adapter needed. Your US plugs fit Jamaica sockets.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/B adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/B adapter.
From Canada No adapter needed. Your Canadian plugs fit Jamaica sockets.

Do I need a travel adapter for the Dominican Republic?

Plugs: Type A, B, C · 120V · 60Hz

From the US No adapter needed. Your US plugs fit the Dominican Republic sockets.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/B adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type A/B adapter.
From Canada No adapter needed. Your Canadian plugs fit the Dominican Republic sockets.

Oceania

Do I need a travel adapter for Australia?

Plugs: Type I · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type I adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type I adapter.
From AU / NZ No adapter needed. You are already on home power.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type I adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for New Zealand?

Plugs: Type I · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type I adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type I adapter.
From AU / NZ No adapter needed. You are already on home power.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type I adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Fiji?

Plugs: Type I · 240V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type I adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type I adapter.
From AU / NZ No adapter needed. Your Australian or NZ plugs fit Fiji sockets.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type I adapter.

Africa

Do I need a travel adapter for South Africa?

Plugs: Type C, M, N · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type M/N adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type M/N adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type M/N adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type M/N adapter.

South Africa's main socket is the large three-pin Type M or the newer Type N. A standard Europlug adapter often will not fit, so look for one made for South Africa.

Do I need a travel adapter for Egypt?

Plugs: Type C, F · 220V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/F adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Morocco?

Plugs: Type C, E · 220V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/E adapter.
From the UK Yes, pack an adapter. Your UK plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/E adapter.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/E adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/E adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Kenya?

Plugs: Type G · 240V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.
From the UK No adapter needed. Your UK plugs fit Kenya sockets.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type G adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Tanzania?

Plugs: Type D, G · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type D/G adapter.
From the UK No adapter needed. Your UK plugs fit Tanzania sockets.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type D/G adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type D/G adapter.

Do I need a travel adapter for Mauritius?

Plugs: Type C, E, G · 230V · 50Hz

From the US Yes, pack an adapter. Your US plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/G adapter.
From the UK No adapter needed. Your UK plugs fit Mauritius sockets.
From AU / NZ Yes, pack an adapter. Your Australian or NZ plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/G adapter.
From Canada Yes, pack an adapter. Your Canadian plugs will not fit. You need a Type C/G adapter.

Voltage: chargers marked 100–240V work in every country above. Check single-voltage hair tools and appliances before you plug them in.

Not on the list? Look up your destination on the IEC World Plugs reference, or contact us and we will help.

The travel adapter guide, in full

How a travel adapter works

A travel adapter only changes the shape of the connection. One side has pins that fit the wall socket in the country you're visiting. The other side has a socket for your own plug. Nothing inside it changes the electricity.

That is why so many travellers end up with the right plug and the wrong power. If a device cannot handle the local voltage, an adapter will not fix it. Always check the voltage separately, which takes about ten seconds.

Adapter or converter? The 30-second check

Turn your charger over and look for the small print. You are looking for a line that says something like "Input: 100–240V, 50/60Hz".

It says 100–240V: the charger is dual-voltage. You only need a plug adapter.
It only lists one voltage, such as 120V or 230V: it is single-voltage. You need a converter, a dual-voltage replacement, or to leave it at home.

Phone, tablet, laptop and camera chargers, power banks, e-readers and smartwatch chargers are almost always dual-voltage. Hair dryers, straighteners, curling tools, electric razors and kettles are the ones to check. Heat tools draw a lot of power, so a converter for them is heavy and easy to overload. A dual-voltage version, or the hotel's own dryer, is usually easier.

Voltage, frequency and wattage in plain English

Voltage is how hard the electricity is pushed. Around 120V is common in North America and parts of the Caribbean. Around 230V is common in the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Japan sits at 100V.

Frequency is how fast the current alternates, 50Hz or 60Hz. Modern chargers don't care. It matters for some clocks and motors.

Wattage is how much power a device draws. Every adapter has a maximum rating printed on it. Compact multi-port adapters are fine for phones and laptops, but not for high-power items like hair dryers.

How to choose the right travel adapter

Plan around plug types, not countries. Europe is mostly Type C and F. The UK and Ireland are Type G. Australia and New Zealand are Type I.
Count your devices. If you are charging a phone, a watch and earbuds, look for several USB ports or a built-in charger.
Check the charging speed. USB-C Power Delivery is what you need for fast phone charging and for most laptops.
Look for safety marks. A fuse and recognised certification matter more than a long list of countries.
Check the fit. A good adapter sits firmly in the socket. If it wiggles, don't use it.

Travelling through more than one country?

Look at the whole route, including stopovers. A single trip through Singapore, the UK and France crosses three different plug types.

A few patterns help. Most of continental Europe works with a Type C or F adapter. Switzerland and Italy have their own sockets, though Type C often fits. The UK, Ireland, Malta, Cyprus, Singapore and Hong Kong all use Type G. If you are not sure, an all-in-one charger with several built-in plug options means you carry one thing, not three adapters.

Your pre-trip power checklist

List every country you will be in, including stopovers.
Look up each plug type in the table above.
Check the label on every charger for 100–240V.
Leave single-voltage heat tools at home, or buy a dual-voltage version.
Pack one multi-port charger instead of several single ones.
Put power banks in your carry-on, and check your airline's rules.
Test everything at home, then charge it all the night before you fly.

Power banks, flights and airline rules

Plug adapters have no battery, so they can go in carry-on or checked bags. Power banks and any charger with a built-in battery must go in your carry-on, not your checked bag.

As a general guide, power banks up to 100Wh (roughly 27,000mAh) are usually allowed without special approval. Between 100Wh and 160Wh you normally need airline approval. Rules differ by airline and are changing, including rules on using a power bank during the flight, so check yours before you fly.

Why isn't my charger working abroad?

Loose fit. Recessed sockets, such as German Schuko sockets, can stop slim adapters making contact. Try a slimmer adapter, or turn the plug round.
Switched sockets. Many countries, including the UK, have a switch on the socket. Make sure it is on.
Tripped fuse. A high-power device through a small adapter can trip the fuse.
Hotel key-card slots. Some hotels cut room power when the key card is removed. Leave a card in the slot.
Wrong cable or charger. If it charges slowly, check the USB-C wattage your device needs.

One charger for the whole trip

Dashed® travel chargers combine charging and plug options in one device, so you pack less. Check each product page for the plug types it covers.

Dashed TravelPod® (chargeur de voyage 5 en 1) 5-in-1 travel charger with a power bank. $139.00

Dashed® Roam (5-in-1 Retractable Travel Charger) 5-in-1 retractable travel charger. $189.99

Dashed® TravelPod PRO (chargeur de voyage 4 en 1 pour ordinateur portable) 4-in-1 laptop travel charger. $199.00

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Travel adapter FAQs

Quick answers to the questions travellers ask most.

Do I need a voltage converter for travel?

Usually not. Check the label on your charger. If it says 100–240V, you do not need a converter. You only need one for single-voltage items, such as some hair dryers, straighteners and small appliances.

Can I use my US charger in Europe?

Yes, with a plug adapter, as long as your charger says 100–240V. Most phone, laptop and camera chargers do. Europe runs on about 230V, so check single-voltage hair tools before you plug them in.

Does a travel adapter charge my phone?

No. A plug adapter only connects your charger to the wall. You still need a charger and cable. Some travel adapters have built-in USB ports, which means they can charge devices directly.

Can I use a hair dryer or straightener abroad?

Only if it is dual-voltage or matches the local voltage. Heat tools draw a lot of power, so avoid running them through a small travel adapter. A dual-voltage version, or the hotel's own dryer, is usually easier.

Will my laptop or MacBook charger work abroad?

Almost certainly. Laptop chargers are nearly always dual-voltage. Check the label on the power brick, then use the right plug adapter or a charger with built-in plugs.

Can I take a travel adapter in hand luggage?

Yes. A plug adapter has no battery, so it is fine in carry-on and checked bags. Anything with a built-in battery, such as a power bank, must go in your carry-on.

What is a GaN charger?

GaN stands for gallium nitride. It's a material that lets chargers be smaller and run cooler than older silicon chargers at the same power. GaN chargers are popular for travel because one compact charger can power a laptop, phone and tablet.

What is the best travel adapter for multiple countries?

An all-in-one adapter or charger with several built-in plug types is easiest, because you pack one item for the whole trip. Dashed® TravelPod and Dashed® Roam combine charging and plug options in one device. Check each product page for the plug types it covers, or see all travel chargers.

Last reviewed: November 2026

Plug, voltage and frequency data was checked against IEC World Plugs and other published mains electricity references in November 2026. Standards vary by region and building, and sockets change over time. Always check the label on your device before you travel. This guide is general information, not electrical advice.

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