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Electrical Receptacles, Electrical Outlets, Electrical Plugs, Adapter Plugs
ElectricalOutlet.org is your best source for information on the different electrical outlets, electrical plugs, and electric sockets found throughout the world. When youre traveling, youll need to know what adapter plug will fit the various types of receptacles. ElectricalOutlet.org will untangle this maze of electric wire to answer your questions on any electric plug, electrical socket, or converter plug anywhere in the world.
Electric Power Around the World
The table below summarizes information on the electrical systems in use in most countries of the world.
The voltages listed here are the nominal figures reported to be in use at most residential or commercial sites in the country or area named. Most electrical power systems are prone to slight variations in voltage due to demand or other factors. Many former 220 V countries have converted or are in the process of converting to the EU standard of 230 V. Generally, this difference is inconsequential, as most appliances are built to tolerate current a certain percentage above or below the rated voltage. However, severe variations in current can damage electrical equipment.
The electric power frequency is shown in the number of hertz (cycles per second). Even if voltages are similar, a 60-hertz clock or tape recorder may not function properly on 50 hertz current. All systems described here use alternating current (AC). The plug types listed indicate all types known to be in use in that country. Not all areas of a country may use all types of plugs listed for that country, since there may be regional differences based on the power system in a certain area.
Finally, only information that is likely to be relevant for travelers is included here. You can find higher voltage lines available almost anywhere for heavy duty appliances or commercial or industrial applications. This site only covers residential applications.
Worldwide Electrical Outlet List
| Country | Voltage | Frequency | Electrical Outlet | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 220 V | 50 Hz | * A variety of plugs is used around the country. In Kabul, Types C and F are common. Type D may also be found in parts of Afghanistan. There are voltage variances from 160V to 280V. | |
| Albania | 220 V | 50 Hz | * Voltage may vary in Albania. | |
| Algeria | 230 V | 50 Hz | * A Type C variant may be found. It has a ground post offset about ½-inch from center. | |
| American Samoa | 120 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Andorra | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Angola | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Anguilla | 110 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Antarctica | ||||
| Antigua and Barbuda | 230 V | 60 Hz | * In the airport area, the voltage is 110V. | |
| Argentina | 220 V | 50 Hz | * The neutral and active wires are reversed from what is used in Australia and other countries. This reversal is also found in Uruguay. | |
| Armenia | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Aruba | 127 V | 60 Hz | * Around Lago Colony, the voltage is 115V. | |
| Australia | 240 V | 50 Hz | * Australian outlets are typically controlled by an adjacent switch. | |
| Austria | 230 V | 50 Hz | * Type C plugs or outlets may also be found, but they are rare. | |
| Azerbaijan | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Bahamas | 120 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Bahrain | 230 V | 50 Hz | * In Awali, the voltage is 110V, frequency 60 Hz. | |
| Bangladesh | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Barbados | 115V | 50 Hz | ||
| Belarus | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Belgium | 230 V | 50 Hz | * Type C receptacles are prohibited in Belgium, but a C-style plug can be used with E and F receptacles. All double-insulated appliances are fitted with a C plug and may be used in compatible receptacles C, E, F, and narrow L. | |
| Belize | 110 V / 220 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Benin | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Bermuda | 120 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Bhutan | 230 V | 50 Hz | * Type M plugs may also be found. | |
| Bolivia | 220 V / 230 V | 50 Hz | * In La Paz and Viacha, voltage is 115V. | |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Botswana | 231 V | 50 Hz | * Type G is also rarely found. | |
| Brazil | 110 V / 220 V | 60 Hz | * Outlets are often a combination of Type A and C, and can accept either plug. In the states of Bahia, Parana (including Curitiba), Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais, voltage found may be 127V, though 220V is probably found in hotels. Fortaleza has 240V. | |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | ||||
| British Virgin Islands | ||||
| Brunei | 240 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Bulgaria | 230 V | 50 Hz | * Outlets are generally Type F, but both Type C and F plugs may be found. | |
| Burkina Faso | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Burma (Myanmar) | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Burundi | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Cambodia | 230 V | 50 Hz | * Some outlets in Cambodia are a combination of Type A and C, and can accept either type of plug. In some hotels, Type G may be found. | |
| Cameroon | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Canada | 120 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Cape Verde | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Cayman Islands | 120 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Central African Republic | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Chad | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Chile | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| China | 220 V | 50 Hz | * The official plug of China is similar to Type A, but is slightly shorter and without holes in the blades. Type A and I outlets are common, and Type G may also be found. | |
| Christmas Island | ||||
| Cocos (Keeling) Islands | ||||
| Colombia | 110 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Comoros | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Cook Islands | 240 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Costa Rica | 120 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Croatia | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Cuba | 110 V / 220 V | 60 Hz | * Some outlets are a combination of Type A and C and can accept either type of plug. Most older hotels have a voltage of 110, but newer ones have 220V. | |
| Cyprus | 240 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Czech Republic | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Denmark | 230 V | 50 Hz | * Type C plugs fit into Type K receptacles, but the opposite is not true. Denmark’s connectors have standard pin diameter and spacing, but its outlets may have different housing depths which may interfere with standard adaptors. | |
| Djibouti | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Dominica | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Dominican Republic | 110 V | 60 Hz | * In some hotels, Type J may be found. | |
| East Timor | ||||
| Ecuador | 120 V / 127 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Egypt | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| El Salvador | 115 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Equatorial Guinea | 220 V | 50 Hz | * Voltage may vary anywhere between 150V and 175V. Outages are frequent. | |
| Eritrea | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Estonia | 230 V | 50 Hz | * In older buildings, Type C may be found. Type E plugs work in both Type C and Type F outlets. | |
| Ethiopia | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Falkland Islands | 240 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Faroe Islands | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Fiji | 240 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Finland | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| France | 230 V | 50 Hz | * Type C outlets may be found in older buildings, as well as Type A (though Type A is illegal). Type C plugs are found on some appliances, and will fit Type E outlets. | |
| French Polynesia | ||||
| Gabon | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Gambia | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Gaza Strip | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Georgia | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Germany | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Ghana | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Gibraltar | 240 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Greece | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Greenland | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Grenada | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Guam | 110 V | 60HZ | ||
| Guatemala | 120 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Guinea | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Guinea-Bissau | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Guyana | 240 V | 60 Hz | * Actual voltage may vary from area to area. In the capital of Georgetown, both 120V and 240V at either 50 or 60 Hz may be found, depending on the area of the city. 50 Hz is the more common. | |
| Haiti | 110 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Holy See (Vatican City) | ||||
| Honduras | 110 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Hong Kong | 220 V | 50 Hz | * Type M has been replaced by Type G, but may sometimes still be found. | |
| Hungary | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Iceland | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| India | 230 V | 50 Hz | * A variety of electrical plugs are found throughout India, so an all-around adaptor plug set is recommended. Type D is most common. Some hotels have desks and workstations which accept a variety of plug types. But no matter what type of plug, voltage in India is 230V 50 Hz. | |
| Indonesia | 127 V / 230 V | 50 Hz | * Conversion to 230V is currently in progress. In the principal cities, this conversion is complete. | |
| Iran | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Iraq | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Ireland | 230 V | 50 Hz | * Type D was once common in Ireland, and may still be occasionally found. | |
| Isle of Man | 240 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Israel | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Italy | 230 V | 50 Hz | * Type L plugs and outlets may have different pin size and spacing than standard. The smaller, closer pins are for a 10 A current; the bigger, wider are for 16 A. Both kinds are in use in Italy and comply to the relevant Italian regulations. Some outlets have overlapping holes in order to accept older and newer types of Type L plug. | |
| Ivory Coast | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Jamaica | 110 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Japan | 100 V | 50 Hz / 60 Hz | * Voltage varies based on area of the country. In the east (Tokyo, Kawasaki, Sapporo, Yokohama, Sendai), 50 Hz is found. In the west (Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, Hiroshima), 60 Hz is found. | |
| Jersey | ||||
| Jordan | 230 V | 50 Hz | * In some hotels, Type C may be found. | |
| Kazakhstan | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Kenya | 240 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Kiribati | 240 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Kosovo | ||||
| Kuwait | 240 V | 50 Hz | * Type D is used primarily for 15 A service. Type G is used primarily for 13 A service. | |
| Kyrgyzstan | ||||
| Laos | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Latvia | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Lebanon | 110 V / 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Lesotho | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Liberia | 120 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Libya | 127 V | 50 Hz | * In Barce, Benghazi, Derna, Sebha, and Tobruk, 230V is found. | |
| Liechtenstein | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Lithuania | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Luxembourg | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Macau | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Macedonia | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Madagascar | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Malawi | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Malaysia | 240 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Maldives | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Mali | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Malta | 240 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Marshall Islands | ||||
| Mauritania | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Mauritius | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Mayotte | ||||
| Mexico | 127 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Micronesia | 120 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Moldova | ||||
| Monaco | 127 V / 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Mongolia | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Montenegro | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Montserrat | 230 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Morocco | 127 V / 220 V | 50 Hz | * Conversion to 220V is underway. | |
| Mozambique | 220 V | 50 Hz | * Type M is especially found near the border with South Africa, including the capital city Maputo. | |
| Namibia | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Nauru | 240 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Nepal | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Netherlands | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Netherlands Antilles | 127 V / 220 V | 50 Hz | * In St. Martin, 120V 60 Hz is found. In Saba and St. Eustatius, 110V 60 Hz is found, with Type A and possibly B found. | |
| New Caledonia | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| New Zealand | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Nicaragua | 120 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Niger | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Nigeria | 240 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Niue | ||||
| Norfolk Island | ||||
| North Korea | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | ||||
| Norway | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Oman | 240 V | 50 Hz | * Voltage variations are common throughout Oman. | |
| Pakistan | 220 V / Palau | 50 Hz | ||
| Palau | ||||
| Panama | 110 V | 60 Hz | * In Panama City, the voltage is 120V. | |
| Papua New Guinea | 240 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Paraguay | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Peru | 220 V | 60 Hz | * In Talara, voltage is either 110 or 220V. In Arequipa, the frequency is 50 Hz. | |
| Philippines | 220 V | 60 Hz | * Type A is the most commonly found. | |
| Pitcairn Islands | ||||
| Poland | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Portugal | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Puerto Rico | 120 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Qatar | 240 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Republic of the Congo | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Romania | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Russia | 220 V | 50 Hz | * In new constructions, Type F is commonly found. Older structures have Type C. | |
| Rwanda | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Saint Barthelemy | ||||
| Saint Helena | ||||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 230 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Saint Lucia | 240 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Saint Martin | ||||
| Saint Pierre and Miquelon | ||||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Samoa | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| San Marino | ||||
| Sao Tome and Principe | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | 127 V / 220 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Senegal | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Serbia | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Seychelles | 240 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Sierra Leone | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Singapore | 230 V | 50 Hz | * Type A adaptors are widely available, usually as an extension set of 2 to 5 sets of sockets most commonly used for audio/video equipment. | |
| Slovakia | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Slovenia | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Solomon Islands | ||||
| Somalia | 220 V | 50 Hz | * In Berbera, voltage is 230V. In Merca, it is 110/220V. | |
| South Africa | 220 V / 230 V | 50 Hz | * Types C and G may still be found in some areas. In Grahamstad, Port Elizabeth, and King Williams, voltage is 250V. | |
| South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands | ||||
| South Korea | 220 V | 60 Hz | * In offices and hotels, Type F is most likely found. 110V power with Type A and B plugs was previously used, but is being phased out and likely only found in older buildings. Some hotels offer both 110V and 220V service. | |
| Spain | 230 V | 50 Hz | * In Barcelona’s Barrio Gothic, voltage is 120V 60 Hz using Types C and F plugs. Step-up transformers are required to use typical European devices. | |
| Sri Lanka | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Sudan | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Suriname | 127 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Svalbard | ||||
| Swaziland | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Sweden | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Switzerland | 230 V | 50 Hz | * Type C plugs are often found on appliances, and will fit Type J outlets. | |
| Syria | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Taiwan | 110 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Tajikistan | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Tanzania | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Thailand | 220 V | 50 Hz | * Some outlets are a combination of Types A and C, and will accept either plug. | |
| Togo | 220 V | 50 Hz | * In Lome, the voltage is 127V. | |
| Tokelau | ||||
| Tonga | 240 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Trinidad and Tobago | 115V | 60 Hz | ||
| Tunisia | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Turkey | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Turkmenistan | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | ||||
| Tuvalu | ||||
| Uganda | 240 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Ukraine | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| United Arab Emirates | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| United Kingdom | 230 V | 50 Hz | * Outlets are typically controlled by an adjacent switch. Though nominal voltage has been officially changed to 230V, 240V is within tolerances and still commonly found. | |
| United States | 120 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Uruguay | 220 V | 50 Hz | * Because of increased computer use, Type F is becoming more common. Like in Argentina, Type I neutral and active wires are reversed from that used in Australia and elsewhere. | |
| US Virgin Islands | 115 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Uzbekistan | 220 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Vanuatu | 230 V | 50 Hz | * Some Type G installations may linger from the British Colonial period, but are rare. | |
| Venezuela | 120 V | 60 Hz | ||
| Vietnam | 127 V / 220 V | 50 Hz | * Standardization to 220V is underway. In newer hotels, Type G is found, especially those built by Singaporean and Hong Kong developers. | |
| Wake Island | ||||
| Wallis and Futuna | ||||
| West Bank | ||||
| Western Sahara | ||||
| Yemen | 220 V / 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Zambia | 230 V | 50 Hz | ||
| Zimbabwe | 220 V | 50 Hz |
