Most travel electronics are dual-voltage, so for the majority of trips you need only the right plug adapter — not a heavy voltage converter. These guides tell you exactly which is which, country by country.
East Asia
- China — Type A, C and I, 220 V
- Japan — Type A and B, 100 V
- South Korea — Type C and F, 220 V
Southeast Asia
South Asia
- India — Type C, D and M, 230 V
Europe
- France — Type C and E, 230 V
- Germany — Type C and F, 230 V
- Italy — Type C, F and L, 230 V
- Spain — Type C and F, 230 V
- Switzerland — Type C and J, 230 V
- United Kingdom — Type G, 230 V
North America
- Canada — Type A and B, 120 V
- United States — Type A and B, 120 V
Oceania
- Australia — Type I, 230 V
- New Zealand — Type I, 230 V
Middle East
- United Arab Emirates — Type C, D and G, 230 V
South America
- Brazil — Type C and N, 127 / 220 V
Africa
- South Africa — Type D, M and N, 230 V
Gently Yonder tip: One good universal adapter with USB-C covers almost everywhere
in this list. See any country page for a current pick.