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Vietnam Outlet, Plug & Voltage Guide for Travelers (Complete Edition) ⚡

Vietnam plugs and voltage guide for travelers

Planning a trip to Vietnam? You are in for one of the most vivid, atmospheric, and rewarding countries in Asia to travel through.

Vietnam has that rare mix of beauty, intensity, and everyday travel energy that makes a trip feel exciting from the moment you arrive. Hanoi gives you lakes, old streets, scooters, street food, and that layered feeling of history and movement happening all at once. Ho Chi Minh City brings fast-paced city life, rooftop views, markets, and nonstop momentum. Beyond the major cities, Vietnam opens up into emerald rice terraces, dramatic limestone landscapes, lantern-lit towns, beach escapes, river life, mountain regions, temple stops, overnight cruises, and long scenic travel days that become part of the experience.

Beyond the obvious highlights, Vietnam also rewards travelers who like variety. You can build a trip around cities, food, beaches, mountains, history, culture, train rides, motorbike routes, boat trips, or a broader Southeast Asia itinerary. It is the kind of destination where your phone ends up doing a lot of work too: maps, hotel details, translation, ride apps, train or flight bookings, restaurant searches, photos, and keeping your whole trip moving.

And that is exactly why your charging setup matters.

Vietnam generally uses 220V electricity at 50Hz, and travelers will most commonly run into Type A and Type C plugs, though some properties and older buildings may show a little more variation depending on where you stay. That means some travelers only need a plug adapter, while others, especially travelers bringing single-voltage appliances from 110–120V countries, need to think about voltage too. A plug adapter fixes the shape. It does not make the power safe for the wrong device.

That’s why this guide exists.

This is a complete, no-nonsense Vietnam outlet, plug, and voltage guide with clear explanations and practical packing advice for travelers from around the world. Scroll to your country below for exactly what you need — no guessing, no surprises.

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⚡ Quick Overview: What You Need for Vietnam

✔ Plug Adapter (Essential for Many Travelers)
Vietnam uses Type A, Type B, and Type C outlets. If your home country uses different plug shapes, you will need an adapter. A universal adapter that handles multiple plug types well is the easiest option for most travelers.

✔ Dual-Voltage Electronics (Usually Adapter Only)
Phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, power banks, and most modern chargers labeled 100–240V are usually fine in Vietnam with the correct plug adapter. In most cases, those do not need a voltage converter. The label on the charger is what matters.

✔ Single-Voltage Small Appliances (May Need a Converter)
Vietnam runs on 220V / 50Hz. If your device is labeled 110–120V only, it is not automatically safe to use there with just a plug adapter. In that case, you would need a step-down voltage converter or, better yet, a dual-voltage travel version of that appliance. Hair dryers, curling irons, straighteners, and other heat tools are the usual troublemakers.

✔ Multi-Port USB Charger
This is one of those destinations where a good charging setup makes life easier fast. If you are charging a phone, watch, earbuds, power bank, and maybe a camera battery too, a multi-port USB charger is worth packing.

✔ Travel Power Strip
A compact travel power strip can be incredibly useful in Vietnam, especially in older hotels, guesthouses, budget stays, or rooms where the outlets are not exactly where you want them. Just make sure it is rated for 100–240V use.

✔ Power Bank
A must for long sightseeing days, train days, flight days, cruise days, navigation-heavy city days, food-hopping days, or full afternoons out in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Da Nang, Hue, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, Sapa, or anywhere else you are relying on your phone constantly.

✔ Electronics Organizer
Keeps your adapters, charging bricks, cables, and random little tech pieces from becoming a tangled suitcase mess.

Travel Hack:
A universal adapter + travel power strip + multi-port USB charger = an instant charging hub almost anywhere in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s Electrical Basics

Plug Types Used:

Type A – Two flat parallel pins
Type B – Two flat parallel pins with a grounding pin
Type C – Two round pins

Type A and Type C are both commonly associated with Vietnam, and some sources also list Type B as part of the country’s outlet mix. Vietnam uses 220V electricity at 50Hz nationwide.

Voltage: 220V (nationwide)
Frequency: 50 Hz

✔ Safe (With Only an Adapter)
Phones
Laptops
Tablets
Cameras
Power banks
E-readers / Kindles
Bluetooth headphones / earbuds
Most modern USB chargers

These are usually fine if the charger or device is labeled 100–240V. That is very common for modern electronics.

Not Always Safe
Hair dryers
Curling irons
Straighteners
Steamers
Heating pads
Electric kettles
Cheap or older chargers
Any device labeled 120V only

Vietnam’s voltage is much higher than the 110–120V standard used in places like the United States and Canada, so single-voltage appliances can burn out if you use them without the right converter.

Check the Voltage Label Before You Pack
Look at the small print on each charger or device:

“110V” or “120V only” → Not safe in Vietnam. You must use a voltage converter, or the device can burn out.

“100–240V” → Safe in Vietnam. You only need a plug adapter.

Frequency Note:
The 50Hz vs 60Hz difference is usually not a big deal for phones, laptops, and similar electronics. Motor-based or heat-based appliances may not perform exactly the same.

Consistency:
Vietnam’s electrical setup is broadly consistent in terms of 220V / 50Hz, but plug shape variation is more of a thing here than in some countries. Travelers may encounter Type A, Type B, or Type C outlets, depending on the building, hotel, or age of the property, which is exactly why a good universal adapter matters. Older stays and smaller properties may also have fewer conveniently placed outlets, so a better charging setup can save you a lot of daily annoyance.

Traveling around Southeast Asia too? Vietnam shares 220V / 50Hz with many nearby destinations, but plug types can vary from country to country. It is still smart to check every country on your itinerary before you leave, just in case you run into an exception.

⚡Quick Jump to Your Region

🌎North America
🌎Central America & Caribbean
🌎South America
🌏Oceania
🌍Europe
🌏Asia
🌍Africa
✅Universal Packing Checklist
🎒Final Tips for Vietnam

🌎 North America

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🇺🇸 United States
Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Vs. Vietnam: Plug shapes may be partly familiar, but Vietnam’s voltage is much higher. Some U.S. plugs may fit certain outlets in Vietnam, but that does not make a 120V-only device safe there. You may still need a plug adapter depending on the outlet in your hotel or rental, and you’ll need a step-down voltage converter for any single-voltage 120V appliances. Frequency is also slightly different, though that usually matters more for motorized or heat-based tools than for modern electronics. Vietnam commonly uses Type A, B, and C plugs and operates on 220V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

🇨🇦 Canada
Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Vs. Vietnam: Plug shapes may be partly familiar, but Vietnam’s voltage is much higher. Some Canadian plugs may fit certain outlets in Vietnam, but that does not make a 120V-only device safe there. You may still need a plug adapter depending on the outlet in your hotel or rental, and you’ll need a step-down voltage converter for any single-voltage 120V appliances. Frequency is also slightly different, though that usually matters more for motorized or heat-based tools than for modern electronics. Vietnam commonly uses Type A, B, and C plugs and operates on 220V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

🇲🇽 Mexico
Home: 127V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Vs. Vietnam: Plug shapes may be partly familiar, but Vietnam’s voltage is still much higher. Some Mexican plugs may fit certain outlets in Vietnam, but that does not make a 127V device safe there. You may still need a plug adapter depending on the outlet in your hotel or rental, and you’ll need a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage appliances. The frequency difference is usually minor for modern electronics. Vietnam commonly uses Type A, B, and C plugs and operates on 220V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

🇬🇱 Greenland
Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E/F/K.
Vs. Vietnam: Voltage and frequency are effectively compatible, so most electronics are easy. You may still need a plug adapter depending on the exact plug shape of your device and the outlet in your room, since Vietnam commonly uses Type A, B, and C rather than the broader European mix. Many travelers from Greenland will already have some compatible plugs for Vietnam, but not always all of them.

What to pack:

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🌎 Central America & Caribbean

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🔌 110–127V / 50–60 Hz Countries
⚠️ Step-Down Voltage Converter Required for Single-Voltage (110–120V) Appliances
Travelers from these countries are used to lower voltage than Vietnam’s 220V system.
➡️ Dual-voltage electronics are fine with an adapter only
➡️ Single-voltage hair tools require a step-down voltage converter

🇧🇿 Belize
Home: 110V / 220V mix, 60 Hz, A / B / G
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage can still be an issue for travelers using 110V devices, and plug compatibility is less predictable in Vietnam. Since Vietnam commonly uses A, B, and C depending on the property, a universal adapter is the safest choice.

What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
Vietnam vs Home: Plug shapes may be partly familiar in some places, but Vietnam’s voltage is much higher. You may not always need a plug adapter for every outlet, but you will still need a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 120V appliances.

What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇸🇻 El Salvador
Home: 115V, 60 Hz, A / B
Vietnam vs Home: Plug shapes may be partly familiar in some places, but Vietnam’s voltage is much higher. You may not always need a plug adapter for every outlet, but you will still need a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 115V appliances.

What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇬🇹 Guatemala
Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
Vietnam vs Home: Plug shapes may be partly familiar in some places, but Vietnam’s voltage is much higher. You may not always need a plug adapter for every outlet, but you will still need a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 120V appliances.

What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇭🇳 Honduras
Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
Vietnam vs Home: Plug shapes may be partly familiar in some places, but Vietnam’s voltage is much higher. You may not always need a plug adapter for every outlet, but you will still need a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 120V appliances.

What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇳🇮 Nicaragua
Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
Vietnam vs Home: Plug shapes may be partly familiar in some places, but Vietnam’s voltage is much higher. You may not always need a plug adapter for every outlet, but you will still need a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 120V appliances.

What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇵🇦 Panama
Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
Vietnam vs Home: Plug shapes may be partly familiar in some places, but Vietnam’s voltage is much higher. You may not always need a plug adapter for every outlet, but you will still need a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 120V appliances.

What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇧🇸 Bahamas
Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
Vietnam vs Home: Plug shapes may be partly familiar in some places, but Vietnam’s voltage is much higher. You may not always need a plug adapter for every outlet, but you will still need a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 120V appliances.

What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇧🇧 Barbados
Home: 115V, 50 Hz, A / B
Vietnam vs Home: Plug shapes may be partly familiar in some places, but Vietnam’s voltage is much higher. Frequency is actually closer here, but single-voltage 115V appliances still are not safe without a converter.

What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇨🇺 Cuba
Home: 110V / 220V mix, 60 Hz, A / B / C / L
Vietnam vs Home: Travelers used to Cuba’s mixed system may find Vietnam easier on the voltage side if they already use 220V-capable devices, but plug compatibility still varies. Vietnam commonly uses A, B, and C, so a universal adapter is still the easiest choice. Any 110V-only appliance still needs a converter.

What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B / C
Vietnam vs Home: You may already have some plug familiarity because Type C also shows up at home, but Vietnam’s voltage is still much higher. Single-voltage 120V devices still need a converter.

What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇭🇹 Haiti
Home: 110V, 60 Hz, A / B
Vietnam vs Home: Plug shapes may be partly familiar in some places, but Vietnam’s voltage is much higher. You may not always need a plug adapter for every outlet, but you will still need a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 110V appliances.

What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇯🇲 Jamaica
Home: 110V, 50 Hz, A / B
Vietnam vs Home: Frequency is closer here, but Vietnam’s voltage is still much higher. Plug shapes may be partly familiar in some places, though a universal adapter is still the safest choice because outlet types can vary by property.

What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
Home: 115V, 60 Hz, A / B
Vietnam vs Home: Plug shapes may be partly familiar in some places, but Vietnam’s voltage is much higher. You may not always need a plug adapter for every outlet, but you will still need a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 115V appliances.

What to Pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) need an adapter only — no converter.

🔌 220–240V / 50–60 Hz Countries
✅ Adapter Only — No Voltage Converter Needed
If you’re coming from one of these countries, Vietnam’s voltage is already familiar.
➡️ You’ll just need the right plug adapter.

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
Home: 230V, 60 Hz, A / B
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible, and some plug shapes may feel familiar too. You may still need an adapter depending on the outlet setup at your hotel or rental, especially if Type C is involved.

What to Pack:

🇩🇲 Dominica
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are essentially a match, but plug shape is different. You’ll need an adapter.

What to Pack:

🇬🇩 Grenada
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are essentially a match, but plug shape is different. You’ll need an adapter.

What to Pack:

🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis
Home: 230V, 60 Hz, A / B / G / D
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible, and some travelers may already have partially compatible plugs, but Vietnam’s outlet mix still makes a universal adapter the easier choice.

What to Pack:

🇱🇨 Saint Lucia
Home: 240V, 50 Hz, A / B / G
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are effectively compatible. Some plug shapes may overlap, but not always, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / B / G
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are effectively compatible. Some plug shapes may overlap, but not always, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

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🌎 South America

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🔌 220–240V / 50–60 Hz Countries
Adapter only — no voltage converter needed
Vietnam’s 220V / 50Hz system closely matches these countries. You’ll just need the correct plug adapter.

🇦🇷 Argentina
Home: 220–240V, 50 Hz, C / I
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C plugs may already be compatible in some cases, but Vietnam’s outlet mix can still vary by property, so a universal adapter is the easiest option. Type I will need an adapter.

What to Pack:

🇧🇴 Bolivia
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / C
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a match. Some travelers may already have partially compatible plugs, but Vietnam’s outlet mix can still vary, so a universal adapter is still smart. Type C may already fit in some cases, while Type A may also work in some outlets.

What to Pack:

🇨🇱 Chile
Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, C / L
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are effectively a match. Type C plugs may already be compatible in some cases, but Type L will need an adapter.

What to Pack:

🇵🇾 Paraguay
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a direct match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but a universal adapter is still helpful because outlet shape variation is more of a thing in Vietnam than in some destinations.

What to Pack:

🇵🇪 Peru
Home: 220V, 60 Hz, A / B / C
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage is a match, and the frequency difference is usually not a big issue for modern electronics. Some plug shapes may already feel familiar, but Vietnam’s outlet mix still varies enough that a universal adapter is the safest option.

What to Pack:

🇺🇾 Uruguay
Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, C / F / I / L
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are effectively a match. Some travelers may already have partially compatible plugs, especially with Type C, but Vietnam’s outlet mix still makes a universal adapter the easier choice.

What to Pack:

🔌 110–127V / 60 Hz or Mixed-Voltage Countries
Step-down voltage converter required for single-voltage appliances
Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V only need an adapter. Hair tools and other single-voltage appliances require a converter.

🇧🇷 Brazil
Home: 127V / 220V mix (varies by region), 60 Hz, C / N
Vietnam vs Home: Travelers from Brazil may already be used to a mixed-voltage setup, but Vietnam’s 220V standard can still be a problem for devices from 127V regions. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type N will need an adapter. A converter is still necessary for single-voltage devices from lower-voltage regions.

What to Pack:

🇨🇴 Colombia
Home: 110V, 60 Hz, A / B
Vietnam vs Home: Plug shapes may be partly familiar in some places, but Vietnam’s voltage is much higher. You may not always need a plug adapter for every outlet, but you will still need a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 110V appliances.

What to Pack:

🇪🇨 Ecuador
Home: 120–127V, 60 Hz, A / B
Vietnam vs Home: Plug shapes may be partly familiar in some places, but Vietnam’s voltage is much higher. You may not always need a plug adapter for every outlet, but you will still need a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 120–127V appliances.

What to Pack:

🇬🇾 Guyana
Home: 120V / 240V mix, 60 Hz, A / B / D / G
Vietnam vs Home: Travelers from Guyana may already be used to a mixed-voltage setup, but 120V appliances still are not safe in Vietnam without a converter. Plug compatibility also varies, so a universal adapter is the easiest choice.

What to Pack:

🇸🇷 Suriname
Home: 127V, 60 Hz, A / B / C
Vietnam vs Home: Some plug shapes may already feel familiar, but Vietnam’s voltage is still much higher. Single-voltage 127V appliances still need a converter.

What to Pack:

🇻🇪 Venezuela
Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
Vietnam vs Home: Plug shapes may be partly familiar in some places, but Vietnam’s voltage is much higher. You may not always need a plug adapter for every outlet, but you will still need a step-down voltage converter for single-voltage 120V appliances.

What to Pack:

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🌏 Oceania

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🔌 220–240V / 50 Hz Countries
Adapter only — no voltage converter needed
(Primarily Type I plug countries)

Vietnam’s 220V / 50Hz system matches these countries closely. You’ll just need the correct plug adapter, since Type I does not fit Vietnam’s Type A / B / C outlets.

🇦🇺 Australia
Home: 230V (often 240V in practice), 50 Hz, Type I
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match closely. Type I angled pins do not fit Vietnam’s outlets, so an adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇳🇿 New Zealand
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match closely. Type I does not fit Vietnam’s outlets, so an adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇫🇯 Fiji
Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are effectively compatible. Type I does not fit Vietnam’s outlets, so you’ll need an adapter.

What to Pack:

🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are effectively compatible. Type I does not fit Vietnam’s outlets, so you’ll need an adapter.

What to Pack:

🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, Type I (some Type G)
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type I and Type G do not fit Vietnam’s outlets, so an adapter is needed.

What to Pack:

🇹🇴 Tonga
Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are effectively compatible. Type I does not fit Vietnam’s outlets, so an adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇼🇸 Samoa
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match closely. Type I does not fit Vietnam’s outlets, so an adapter is required.

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🇹🇻 Tuvalu
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match closely. Type I does not fit Vietnam’s outlets, so an adapter is required.

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🇻🇺 Vanuatu
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type I
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a direct match. Type I does not fit Vietnam’s outlets, so an adapter is needed.

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🇰🇮 Kiribati
Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are effectively compatible. Type I does not fit Vietnam’s outlets, so an adapter is required.

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🇳🇷 Nauru
Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are effectively compatible. Type I does not fit Vietnam’s outlets, so an adapter is required.

What to Pack:

🔌 120V / 60 Hz Countries
Step-down voltage converter required for single-voltage appliances
Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V need only an adapter. Hair tools and other single-voltage appliances require a converter.

🇲🇭 Marshall Islands
Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
Vietnam vs Home: Some plug shapes may feel familiar, but Vietnam’s voltage is much higher. A 120V-only appliance is not safe there without a converter.

What to Pack:

🇫🇲 Micronesia
Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
Vietnam vs Home: Some plug shapes may feel familiar, but Vietnam’s voltage is much higher. A 120V-only appliance is not safe there without a converter.

What to Pack:

🇵🇼 Palau
Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
Vietnam vs Home: Some plug shapes may feel familiar, but Vietnam’s voltage is much higher. A 120V-only appliance is not safe there without a converter.

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🇦🇸 American Samoa
Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B / F / I
Vietnam vs Home: Some plug shapes may be partly familiar, but Vietnam’s voltage is still much higher. Plug types vary at home, but single-voltage 120V devices still need a converter in Vietnam.

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🌍 Europe

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🔌 230V / 50 Hz Countries
Adapter only — no voltage converter needed
(Primarily Type C / E / F countries)

Vietnam’s 220V / 50Hz system is very close to most of Europe. In many cases, you may already have a partially compatible plug — especially if you use Type C — but many European travelers will still want an adapter because Vietnam commonly uses Type A, B, and C rather than Europe’s usual Type C / E / F mix.

🇦🇱 Albania
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

What to Pack:

🇦🇩 Andorra
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇦🇹 Austria
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇧🇪 Belgium
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E is not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

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🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇭🇷 Croatia
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are close enough that most electronics are easy, but plug compatibility changes. Type C may already work in some cases, while Type F will not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice. Vietnam commonly uses Type A, B, and C plugs.

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🇨🇿 Czechia
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E and Type F are not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

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🇩🇰 Denmark
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E / F / K
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but the other plug shapes are not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

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🇪🇪 Estonia
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇫🇮 Finland
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇫🇷 France
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E is not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

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🇩🇪 Germany
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇬🇷 Greece
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇭🇺 Hungary
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇮🇸 Iceland
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇮🇪 Ireland
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match, but Type G does not fit Vietnam’s outlets, so an adapter is essential. Vietnam commonly uses Type A, B, and C plugs.

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🇮🇹 Italy
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F / L
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F and Type L are not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

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🇱🇻 Latvia
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇱🇹 Lithuania
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇱🇺 Luxembourg
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇲🇹 Malta
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match, but Type G does not fit Vietnam’s outlets, so an adapter is essential.

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🇲🇩 Moldova
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇲🇨 Monaco
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E and Type F are not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

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🇲🇪 Montenegro
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇳🇱 Netherlands
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇲🇰 North Macedonia
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇳🇴 Norway
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇵🇱 Poland
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E is not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

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🇵🇹 Portugal
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇷🇴 Romania
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇷🇺 Russia
Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇷🇸 Serbia
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇸🇰 Slovakia
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E is not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

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🇸🇮 Slovenia
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇪🇸 Spain
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇸🇪 Sweden
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇨🇭 Switzerland
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / J
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type J is not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

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🇺🇦 Ukraine
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match, but Type G does not fit Vietnam’s outlets, so an adapter is essential.

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🇻🇦 Vatican City
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F / L
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F and Type L are not fully standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

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🌏 Asia

🔌 220–240V / 50–60 Hz Countries
Adapter only — no voltage converter needed
(Most of Asia)

Croatia’s 230V / 50Hz system closely matches these countries. In many cases, travelers will only need the correct plug adapter, and some plug types may already be compatible.

🇦🇫 Afghanistan
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇦🇲 Armenia
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇧🇭 Bahrain
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G plugs do not fit Croatia’s outlets, so an adapter is essential

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🇧🇩 Bangladesh
Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, C / D / G / K
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, D / G / K need an adapter

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🇧🇹 Bhutan
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / G / M
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, D / G / M require an adapter

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🇧🇳 Brunei
Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G needs an adapter

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🇰🇭 Cambodia
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / C / G
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, A / G need an adapter

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🇨🇳 China
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, A / C / I
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, A / I need an adapter

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🇨🇾 Cyprus
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G adapter required

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🇬🇪 Georgia
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇮🇳 India
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / M
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, D / M need an adapter

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🇮🇩 Indonesia
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇮🇷 Iran
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇮🇶 Iraq
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / G
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, D / G need an adapter

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🇮🇱 Israel
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / H
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, H needs an adapter

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🇯🇴 Jordan
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F / G
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible, G needs an adapter

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🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇰🇼 Kuwait
Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G needs an adapter

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🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇱🇦 Laos
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / B / C / E / F
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible, A / B / E may need an adapter depending on the device

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🇱🇧 Lebanon
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F / G
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible, G needs an adapter

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🇲🇾 Malaysia
Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G plugs require an adapter

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🇲🇻 Maldives
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G adapter essential

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🇲🇳 Mongolia
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, E may need an adapter depending on the plug shape

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🇲🇲 Myanmar
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / B / C / D / G
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, A / B / D / G need an adapter

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🇳🇵 Nepal
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / M
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, D / M need an adapter

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🇴🇲 Oman
Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G adapter required

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🇵🇰 Pakistan
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / M
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, D / M need an adapter

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🇵🇭 Philippines
Home: 220V, 60 Hz, A / B / C
Croatia vs Home: Voltage match; slight frequency difference, generally fine for electronics; C plugs are already compatible, A / B need an adapter

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🇶🇦 Qatar
Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G needs an adapter

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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Home: 220–240V, 60 Hz, G
Croatia vs Home: Voltage closely matches; slight frequency difference; G adapter essential

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🇸🇬 Singapore
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G plugs do not fit Croatia’s outlets, so an adapter is required

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🇰🇷 South Korea
Home: 220V, 60 Hz, C / F
Croatia vs Home: Voltage matches; slight frequency difference; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G / M
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; D / G / M need an adapter

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🇸🇾 Syria
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E / L
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, E / L may need an adapter

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🇹🇯 Tajikistan
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇹🇭 Thailand
Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, A / B / C / F / O
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency closely match; C / F plugs are already compatible, A / B / O may need an adapter depending on the device

What to Pack:

🇹🇱 Timor-Leste
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F / I
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible, I needs an adapter

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🇹🇷 Turkey
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Home: 220–240V, 50 Hz, G
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; G adapter essential

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🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C / F plugs are already compatible

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🇾🇪 Yemen
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / C / D / G
Croatia vs Home: Voltage and frequency match; C plugs are already compatible, A / D / G need an adapter

What to Pack:

🔌 100–120V Countries
Step-down voltage converter needed for single-voltage appliances
Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V only need an adapter. Hair tools and other single-voltage appliances require a converter.

🇯🇵 Japan
Home: 100V, 50/60 Hz (50Hz east, 60Hz west), A / B
Croatia vs Home: Large voltage difference; converter needed for single-voltage items; check labels for 100–240V compatibility

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🇹🇼 Taiwan
Home: 110V, 60 Hz, A / B
Croatia vs Home: Voltage mismatch; converter needed for single-voltage items

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🌍 Africa

map of Africa

🔌 220–240V / 50 Hz Countries
Adapter only — no voltage converter needed
(Vast majority of Africa)

Vietnam’s 220V / 50Hz system closely matches most of Africa. In many cases, travelers will only need the correct plug adapter, and some plug types may already be compatible. Vietnam commonly uses Type A, B, and C plugs.

🇩🇿 Algeria
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match closely. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not standard in Vietnam, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

What to Pack:

🇦🇴 Angola
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but a universal adapter is still smart because outlet variation is more of a thing in Vietnam.

What to Pack:

🇧🇯 Benin
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E is not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇧🇼 Botswana
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G / M
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match, but those plug types do not match Vietnam’s usual outlet mix, so an adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E is not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇧🇮 Burundi
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E is not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇨🇲 Cameroon
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E is not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇨🇫 Central African Republic
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E is not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇹🇩 Chad
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E and Type F are not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇰🇲 Comoros
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E is not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇨🇬 Congo (Brazzaville)
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E is not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but a universal adapter is still smart because outlet variation is more of a thing in Vietnam.

What to Pack:

🇩🇯 Djibouti
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E is not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇪🇬 Egypt
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match closely. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not standard in Vietnam, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

What to Pack:

🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E is not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇪🇷 Eritrea
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but a universal adapter is still smart because outlet variation is more of a thing in Vietnam.

What to Pack:

🇸🇿 Eswatini (Swaziland)
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, M
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type M does not match Vietnam’s usual outlet mix, so an adapter is essential.

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🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F / L
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F and Type L are not fully standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇬🇦 Gabon
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but a universal adapter is still smart because outlet variation is more of a thing in Vietnam.

What to Pack:

🇬🇲 Gambia
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type G does not match Vietnam’s usual outlet mix, so an adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇬🇭 Ghana
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match, but those plug types do not match Vietnam’s usual outlet mix, so an adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇬🇳 Guinea
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match closely. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not standard in Vietnam, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

What to Pack:

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but a universal adapter is still smart because outlet variation is more of a thing in Vietnam.

What to Pack:

🇰🇪 Kenya
Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type G does not match Vietnam’s usual outlet mix, so an adapter is essential.

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🇱🇸 Lesotho
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, M
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type M does not match Vietnam’s usual outlet mix, so an adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇱🇾 Libya
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F / L
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F and Type L are not fully standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇲🇼 Malawi
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type G does not match Vietnam’s usual outlet mix, so an adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇲🇱 Mali
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E is not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇲🇷 Mauritania
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but a universal adapter is still smart because outlet variation is more of a thing in Vietnam.

What to Pack:

🇲🇺 Mauritius
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E / G
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E and Type G are not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇲🇦 Morocco
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E is not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇲🇿 Mozambique
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F / M
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F and Type M are not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇳🇦 Namibia
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, M
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type M does not match Vietnam’s usual outlet mix, so an adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇳🇪 Niger
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E is not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇳🇬 Nigeria
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match, but those plug types do not match Vietnam’s usual outlet mix, so an adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇷🇼 Rwanda
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / J
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type J is not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match closely. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F is not standard in Vietnam, so a plug adapter is still the safest choice.

What to Pack:

🇸🇳 Senegal
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / E
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type D and Type E are not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇸🇨 Seychelles
Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type G does not match Vietnam’s usual outlet mix, so an adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match, but those plug types do not match Vietnam’s usual outlet mix, so an adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇸🇴 Somalia
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / G
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type G is not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇿🇦 South Africa
Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, C / D / M / N
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match closely. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but the other plug types are not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇸🇸 South Sudan
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but a universal adapter is still smart because outlet variation is more of a thing in Vietnam.

What to Pack:

🇸🇩 Sudan
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type D is not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇹🇿 Tanzania
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match, but those plug types do not match Vietnam’s usual outlet mix, so an adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇹🇬 Togo
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but a universal adapter is still smart because outlet variation is more of a thing in Vietnam.

What to Pack:

🇹🇳 Tunisia
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E is not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇺🇬 Uganda
Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match, but Type G does not match Vietnam’s usual outlet mix, so an adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇿🇲 Zambia
Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / G
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type D and Type G are not standard in Vietnam, so an adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Home: 220V, 50 Hz, D / G
Vietnam vs Home: Voltage and frequency match, but those plug types do not match Vietnam’s usual outlet mix, so an adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🔌 120V or Mixed-Voltage Countries
Step-down voltage converter needed for single-voltage appliances
Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V only need an adapter. Hair tools and other single-voltage appliances require a converter, especially in places where lower-voltage systems or mixed-voltage supply still exist.

🇱🇷 Liberia
Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B / C
Vietnam vs Home: Some plug shapes may feel familiar, but Vietnam’s voltage is much higher. A 120V-only appliance is not safe there without a converter.

What to Pack:

  • Plug Adapter
  • Travel power strip
  • Power bank for long sightseeing days, train days, cruise days, food-hopping days, and full days out exploring
  • Step-down voltage converter for blow dryers, curling irons, or straighteners — many hotels provide hair dryers, but if you have a favorite tool you can’t live without, you’ll need a converter to avoid frying your 120V device
  • Multi-port USB charger
  • Electronics organizer

🇲🇬 Madagascar
Home: 127V / 220V mix, 50 Hz, C / E
Vietnam vs Home: Travelers from Madagascar may already be used to a mixed-voltage setup, but 127V devices still are not safe in Vietnam without a converter. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E is not standard in Vietnam.

What to Pack:

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✅ Universal Packing Checklist

Use this checklist no matter where you’re traveling from. Adjust only converter vs adapter based on your home country.

Essential Power Gear

Conditional (Only If Needed)

Organization & Protection

Quick Safety Check
Look for “100–240V” printed on chargers and devices. Vietnam commonly uses Type A, B, and C plugs and operates on 220V / 50Hz.

✔ Adapter only
✖ No converter needed

🎒 Final Tips for Vietnam

Most travelers only need an adapter. Phones, laptops, cameras, and power banks are almost always dual-voltage. Vietnam’s standard supply is 220V / 50Hz, so the real question is usually plug shape and whether your device says 100–240V.

Adapters change plug shape, not voltage. If a device is single-voltage, plugging it into Vietnam’s power without the right converter can permanently damage it.

Vietnam’s outlets are not always as uniform as some European destinations. Travelers commonly run into Type A, B, and C, and some sources also note additional variation depending on the building or property, which is why a good universal adapter matters more here.

Outlets can still be limited. In older hotels, guesthouses, smaller stays, and some older buildings, convenient outlets may be in short supply. A travel power strip solves this instantly. This is partly an inference from the reported variation in outlet types across properties and older buildings.

USB ports are not guaranteed. Do not assume your hotel room, airport gate, overnight transport seat, or bedside lamp will have built-in USB charging.

Hair tools are the biggest risk. If yours is not dual-voltage, either bring a converter, use hotel-provided tools, or switch to a dual-voltage travel version.

Power banks are incredibly useful. Long train rides, domestic travel days, navigation-heavy city exploring, food crawls, boat trips, and full afternoons out in places like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Da Nang, Hue, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, or Sapa can drain your phone fast.

Vietnam’s power setup is broadly straightforward once you know what you are dealing with. The main things to remember are 220V / 50Hz and a plug mix that most commonly centers on Type A and Type C, with some travelers also encountering Type B and occasional additional variation depending on the property. Once you are prepared, you are set for cities, beach time, mountain areas, and multi-stop trips around the country.

Power outages are not something most travelers build a trip around, but local interruptions can happen occasionally. Devices with batteries like phones, laptops, Kindles, and power banks make that much less annoying when they do.

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