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Are you wondering how to charge your electrical devices while traveling?

Learn everything you need to know about travel adapters and voltage converters to ensure your devices stay powered up wherever you go. Find out when to use a travel adapter and when a voltage converter is necessary with local sockets and plugs. Start charging with confidence on your next adventure!

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Navigating Power Plugs & Sockets of the World

Are you planning to travel abroad? Learn everything you need to know about plug types, power sockets, and voltage used in every country worldwide.  We will make sure you have everything you need  in order to power your devices seamlessly.

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Did you know that there are 15 different plug and socket types used around the world? Among them, plug type C is most commonly used in European countries, while plug type A is predominant in the USA, Canada, and China. If you're a frequent traveler like us, you've probably amassed a collection of travel adapters over time. However, we've also acquired several wrong ones along the way and learned from our mistakes!

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- 100 – 127 V - 15 A - 2 pins - Not grounded - Compatible with sockets Type A and B

A

Type A sockets only works with Type A plugs.

Type

- 100 – 127 V
- 15 A
- 2 pins
- Not grounded
- Compatible with sockets Type A and B

- 220 – 240 V - 6 A - 3 pins - Grounded - Compatible with sockets Type D

D

Type D sockets are compatible with Type D plugs, with partial and unsafe compatibility with C, E and F plugs.

Type

- 220 – 240 V
- 6 A
- 3 pins
- Grounded
- Compatible with sockets Type D

- 220 – 250 V - 13 A - 3 pins - Grounded - Compatible with sockets Type G

G

Type G sockets are compatible with Type G plugs only.

Type

- 220 – 250 V
- 13 A
- 3 pins
- Grounded
- Compatible with sockets Type G

- 220 – 240 V - 10 A - 3 pins - Grounded - Compatible with sockets Type J

J

Type J sockets are compatible with Type C and J plugs.

Type

- 220 – 240 V
- 10 A
- 3 pins
- Grounded
- Compatible with sockets Type J

- 220 – 240 V - 16 A - 3 pins - Grounded - Compatible with sockets Type M

M

Type M sockets are compatible with Type M plugs only.

Type

- 220 – 240 V
- 16 A
- 3 pins
- Grounded
- Compatible with sockets Type M

- 100 – 127 V - 15 A - 3 pins - Grounded - Compatible with sockets Type B

B

Type B sockets are compatible with both Type A and Type B plugs.

Type

- 100 – 127 V
- 15 A
- 3 pins
- Grounded
- Compatible with sockets Type B

- 220 – 240 V - 16 A - 2 pins - Grounded - Compatible with sockets Type E, F, K and O

E

Type E sockets are compatible with Type C, E, & F plugs.

Type

- 220 – 240 V
- 16 A
- 2 pins
- Grounded
- Compatible with sockets Type E, F, K and O

- 220 – 240 V - 16 A - 3 pins - Grounded - Compatible with sockets Type H

H

Type H sockets are compatible with Type C and H plugs, with partial and unsafe compatibility with E and F plugs.

Type

- 220 – 240 V
- 16 A
- 3 pins
- Grounded
- Compatible with sockets Type H

- 220 – 240 V - 16 A - 3 pins - Grounded - Compatible with sockets Type K

K

Type K sockets are compatible with Type C and K plugs, with partial and unsafe compatibility with E and F plugs.

Type

- 220 – 240 V
- 16 A
- 3 pins
- Grounded
- Compatible with sockets Type K

- 100 – 240 V - 10 A, 16 A & 20 A - 3 pins - Grounded - Compatible with sockets Type N

N

Type N sockets are compatible with Type C and N plugs.

Type

- 100 – 240 V
- 10 A, 16 A & 20 A
- 3 pins
- Grounded
- Compatible with sockets Type N

- 220 – 240 V - 2.5 A, 10 A & 16 A - 2 pins - Not grounded - Compatible with sockets Type C, E, F, L and J

C

Type C sockets are compatible with Type C plugs only.

Type

- 220 – 240 V
- 2.5 A, 10 A & 16 A
- 2 pins
- Not grounded
- Compatible with sockets Type C, E, F, L and J

- 220 – 240 V - 16 A - 2 pins - Grounded - Compatible with sockets Type F, K and O

F

Type F sockets are compatible with Type C, E and F plugs.

Type

- 220 – 240 V
- 16 A
- 2 pins
- Grounded
- Compatible with sockets Type F, K and O

- 220 – 240 V - 10 A - 2 or 3 pins - 2 pins: not grounded / 3 pins: grounded - Compatible with sockets Type I

I

Type I sockets are compatible with Type I plugs only.

Type

- 220 – 240 V
- 10 A
- 2 or 3 pins
- 2 pins: not grounded / 3 pins: grounded
- Compatible with sockets Type I

- 220 – 240 V - 10 A & 16 A - 3 pins - Grounded - Compatible with sockets Type L

L

Type L sockets are compatible with Type C and L.

Type

- 220 – 240 V
- 10 A & 16 A
- 3 pins
- Grounded
- Compatible with sockets Type L

- 220 – 240 V - 16 A - 3 pins - Grounded - Compatible with sockets Type O

O

Type O sockets are compatible with Type C and O plugs, with partial and unsafe compatibility with E and F plugs

Type

- 220 – 240 V
- 16 A
- 3 pins
- Grounded
- Compatible with sockets Type O

Universal Adapter

Recommendation: A universal plug adapter will ensure hassle-free travels.

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