All you need to know about plug and socket types when travelling abroad – Part 2
Do you know how many plug and socket types are there in the world? We may all be very familiar with our domestic sockets but there are so many different types out there. Whatever your journey takes you, from Australia to Europe, Asia or the Americas, we hope this guide will come in handy. So sit back and enjoy your reading!
Many of you who are frequent travellers probably ask yourself: ‘Why isn’t there a single plug that could be used everywhere in the world?’ This would definitely save you time, effort and money when looking to buy the necessary power adapters and converters.
However, while many modern buildings in China feature a single universal socket that can accommodate a wide variety of plugs, most of the other countries stick to their traditional plug. So here are the 15 different types of plugs and sockets used around the world as classified by WorldStandards.
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Type: A
Pins: 2
Locations: Canada, USA, Mexico, Venezuela, Japan, Vietnam
Technical specifications: 15 A, 100-127 V, not grounded
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Type: B
Pins: 3
Locations: USA, Canada, Cuba, Mexico, Philippines
Technical specifications: 15 A, 100-127 V, grounded
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Type: C
Pins: 2
Locations: most of Europe, South America, Asia
Technical specifications: 2.5 A, 220-240 V, not grounded
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Type: D
Pins: 3
Locations: India
Technical specifications: 5 A, 220-240 V, grounded
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Type: E
Pins: 2
Locations: Madagascar, Monaco, France, Belgium, Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic
Technical specifications: 16 A, 220-240 V, grounded
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Type: F
Pins: 2
Locations: Europe, Russia
Technical specifications: 16 A, 220-240 V, grounded
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Type: G
Pins: 3
Locations: Malaysia, Singapore, UK, Ireland, Scotland, Gibraltar, Malta
Technical specifications: 13 A, 220-240 V, grounded
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Type: H
Pins: 3
Locations: Israel, Palestine
Technical specifications: 16 A, 220-240 V, grounded
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Type: I
Pins: 2 or 3
Locations: Australia, New Zealand, China, Fiji, Argentina
Technical specifications: 10 A, 220-240 V; 2 pins – not grounded, 3 pins – grounded
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Type: J
Pins: 3
Locations: Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Jordan
Technical specifications: 10 A, 220-240 V, grounded
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Type: K
Pins: 3
Locations: Denmark, Senegal, Greenland, Maldives
Technical specifications: 16 A, 220-240 V, grounded
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Type: L
Pins: 3
Locations: Italy, Cuba, Chile, Uruguay
Technical specifications: 10 A and 16 A, 220-240 V, grounded
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Type: M
Pins: 3
Locations: South Africa, Nepal, India
Technical specifications: 15 A, 220-240 V, grounded
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Type: N
Pins: 3
Locations: Brazil, South Africa
Technical specifications: 10 A and 20 A, 100-240 V, grounded
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Type: O
Pins: 3
Locations: Thailand
Technical specifications: 16 A, 220-240 V, grounded
Photo source: World Standards
In conclusion, you should always double check these important guidelines before travelling overseas, especially if you’re heading to a destination for the first time. For further info about plug and socket types used by a specific country, you may find a complete list here.
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Until next time, be sure to stay safe while travelling!
Your friend and electrical expert,
John Ricca
