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

China outlet, plug and voltate complete guide for travelers

Planning a trip to China? You are in for one of the most fascinating, layered, and unforgettable countries in the world to travel through.

China has that kind of trip energy that feels enormous in every direction. You get imperial palaces, ancient city walls, futuristic skylines, high-speed trains, mountain temples, river cruises, night markets, tea houses, pandas, historic gardens, world-famous food, and some of the most iconic landmarks on earth. Whether you are headed to Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, Chengdu, Guilin, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Hong Kong, or smaller historic towns and scenic mountain areas, this is the kind of destination where you are constantly checking maps, translation tools, train times, hotel bookings, tickets, restaurant options, payment apps, weather, and photo spots.

It is also the kind of destination where you are relying on your devices all day long.

And that is exactly why your charging setup matters.

China uses 220V electricity at 50Hz, and travelers will most commonly run into Type A, Type C, and Type I plugs. That means many travelers will need a plug adapter, and some travelers — especially travelers bringing single-voltage appliances from 110–120V countries — also need to think about voltage, not just plug shape. A plug adapter fixes the shape. It does not make the power safe for the wrong device. China’s setup can also catch travelers off guard because there is more than one common plug shape, and the flat angled Type I plug is not the same shape many travelers expect from North America, Europe, or the UK.

That’s why this guide exists.

This is a complete, no-nonsense China 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 China

✔ Plug Adapter

China uses Type A, Type C, and Type I outlets, and many travelers will need an adapter. This is one of those countries where the plug situation can catch people off guard because China does not rely on only one outlet shape. Depending on the hotel, airport, train station, apartment, or older building, you may run into more than one socket style.

A good universal adapter is the smartest option for most travelers, especially one that covers Type A, Type C, and Type I. China runs on 220V / 50Hz, so plug shape is only one part of the issue. You also need to make sure your devices can safely handle the voltage.

✔ Dual-Voltage Electronics

Phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, power banks, and most modern chargers labeled 100–240V are usually fine in China with the correct plug adapter. In most cases, those do not need a voltage converter.

The label on the charger is what matters. If it says Input: 100–240V, 50/60Hz, you are usually safe to use it in China with only a plug adapter.

✔ Single-Voltage Small Appliances (Converter needed)

China 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, steamers, heating pads, and other heat tools are usually the biggest problem.

✔ Multi-Port USB Charger

China is exactly the kind of trip where a solid charging setup makes life easier fast. You may be using your phone for maps, translation tools, train tickets, hotel bookings, ride-hailing, payments, attraction tickets, restaurant searches, weather checks, and constant photos.

A multi-port USB charger is worth packing if you want to keep several devices going without fighting over the one convenient outlet in your hotel room.

✔ Travel Power Strip

A compact travel power strip can be incredibly useful in China, especially if you are staying in older hotels, smaller guesthouses, apartments, or rooms where the outlets are not where you actually need them.

Just make sure it is rated for 100–240V use. China is a very modern travel destination in many ways, but that does not mean every room has the perfect number of outlets in the perfect places.

✔ Power Bank

A power bank is a must for long sightseeing days, train days, airport transfer days, Great Wall days, full city days in Beijing or Shanghai, food tour days, and any day where you are relying heavily on your phone.

China is the kind of destination where your phone can drain fast because you are using it for almost everything: maps, photos, translation, tickets, transport, payments, and communication.

✔ Electronics Organizer

Keeps your adapters, charging bricks, cables, backup battery, and random little tech pieces from turning into a tangled suitcase mess.

Travel Hack:

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

China’s Electrical Basics

Plug Types Used:

Type A – Two flat parallel pins
Type C – Two round pins
Type I – Two or three flat angled pins

Type A, Type C, and Type I are the plug types travelers are most likely to encounter in China. China uses 220V electricity at 50Hz nationwide.

Voltage: 220V
Frequency: 50Hz

✔ 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

China’s voltage is 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 China. You must use a voltage converter, or the device can burn out.

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

Frequency Note

China uses 50Hz, which is common in many parts of the world but different from countries that use 60Hz, including the United States and Canada.

For phones, laptops, cameras, tablets, and most USB-powered electronics, this usually is not a big deal. Motor-based or heat-based appliances are the ones more likely to be affected.

Consistency

China’s electrical setup is broadly consistent in terms of 220V / 50Hz, but the outlet shapes can vary because travelers may encounter Type A, Type C, and Type I plugs.

That is why a universal adapter is usually the easiest choice. It gives you more flexibility across hotels, airports, train stations, apartments, and multi-city trips.

Traveling around Asia too?

China uses 220V / 50Hz, but plug types and voltage can still vary across Asia. If you are combining China with Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Taiwan, or other nearby destinations, do not assume one adapter setup covers everything perfectly.

A universal adapter is the safest baseline, but it is still smart to check every country on your itinerary before you leave.

⚡ Quick Jump to Your Region

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

🌎 North America

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United States

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Vs. China: China uses higher voltage and a wider mix of plug shapes. U.S. travelers may see some familiar-looking Type A outlets in China, but that does not mean every outlet will match, and it definitely does not solve the voltage issue. China uses Type A, Type C, and Type I plugs and runs on 220V / 50Hz.

You will need a plug adapter for many outlets in China, especially for Type C and Type I sockets. Any single-voltage 120V appliance will also need a step-down voltage converter.

What to pack:

Canada

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Vs. China: China uses higher voltage and multiple plug shapes. Canadian travelers may recognize some Type A-style outlets, but China also uses Type C and Type I plugs, so you should not assume your Canadian plugs will work everywhere. China runs on 220V / 50Hz, which is much higher than Canada’s standard voltage.

You will need a plug adapter for many outlets in China, and any single-voltage 120V appliance will also need a step-down voltage converter.

What to pack:

Mexico

Home: 127V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.
Vs. China: China uses higher voltage and different outlet shapes. Mexican travelers may see some Type A-style outlets in China, but China also commonly uses Type C and Type I plugs, so a plug adapter is still important. China runs on 220V / 50Hz, which means single-voltage appliances from Mexico are not automatically safe there.

You will need a plug adapter for many outlets in China, and single-voltage appliances may also need a step-down voltage converter.

What to pack:

Greenland

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E/F/K.
Vs. China: Greenland travelers are already much closer on voltage, so most modern dual-voltage electronics and many 220–230V devices should be fine from a voltage standpoint. The bigger issue is plug shape. China uses Type A, Type C, and Type I plugs, so Type C devices may fit in some outlets, but Type E, Type F, and Type K plugs will not be universally compatible.

A plug adapter is still the safest choice for China, especially if you are staying in different hotels or traveling across multiple cities.

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 China’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
China vs Home: Voltage can still be an issue for travelers using 110V devices, and plug compatibility is less predictable in China. China uses Type A, Type C, and Type I plugs and runs on 220V / 50Hz, so 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
China vs Home: China’s voltage is much higher, and the plug setup is not identical. You may see some familiar-looking Type A outlets, but China also uses Type C and Type I plugs, and 120V appliances are not safe with just an adapter. China runs on 220V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

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

🇸🇻 El Salvador

Home: 115V, 60 Hz, A / B
China vs Home: China’s voltage is much higher, and the outlet mix is different. Type A may look familiar in some places, but China also uses Type C and Type I plugs, so you should still pack an adapter. Single-voltage 115V appliances need a converter. China runs on 220V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

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

🇬🇹 Guatemala

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
China vs Home: China’s voltage is much higher, and the plug shapes are not a perfect match. Some Type A outlets may look familiar, but China also uses Type C and Type I plugs. You will need a plug adapter, and single-voltage 120V appliances need a step-down voltage converter.

What to pack:

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

🇭🇳 Honduras

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
China vs Home: China’s voltage is much higher, and the outlet setup is different enough that a universal adapter is the safest choice. China uses Type A, Type C, and Type I plugs and runs on 220V / 50Hz. Single-voltage 120V devices are not safe with only a plug adapter.

What to pack:

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

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
China vs Home: China’s voltage is much higher, and China uses a wider outlet mix than Nicaragua. You may recognize Type A in some places, but Type C and Type I are also used, so you should still bring an adapter. Single-voltage 120V appliances need a step-down converter.

What to pack:

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

🇵🇦 Panama

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
China vs Home: China’s voltage is much higher, and the plug setup is different. Even though Type A exists in China, travelers should not count on every outlet matching Panama-style plugs. China also uses Type C and Type I plugs and runs on 220V / 50Hz, so single-voltage 120V appliances need a converter.

What to pack:

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

🇧🇸 Bahamas

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
China vs Home: China’s voltage is much higher, and the outlet situation is different. Some Type A outlets may look familiar, but China also uses Type C and Type I plugs, and single-voltage 120V appliances are not safe with just an adapter. China runs on 220V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

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

🇧🇧 Barbados

Home: 115V, 50 Hz, A / B
China vs Home: The frequency is closer here, but China’s voltage is still much higher and the outlet mix is different. China uses Type A, Type C, and Type I plugs and runs on 220V / 50Hz. Single-voltage 115V appliances 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
China vs Home: Travelers used to Cuba’s mixed system may already own some 220V-capable devices, but plug compatibility still varies. China uses Type A, Type C, and Type I plugs and runs on 220V / 50Hz. A universal adapter is still the easiest choice, and 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
China vs Home: You may already have some plug familiarity because Type A and Type C both show up in China, but China also uses Type I plugs, and the voltage is much higher. Single-voltage 120V devices still need a converter. China runs on 220V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

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

🇭🇹 Haiti

Home: 110V, 60 Hz, A / B
China vs Home: China’s voltage is much higher, and the outlet setup is different. You may see some Type A-style outlets, but China also uses Type C and Type I plugs. You will need a plug adapter, and single-voltage 110V appliances need a step-down voltage converter.

What to pack:

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

🇯🇲 Jamaica

Home: 110V, 50 Hz, A / B
China vs Home: Frequency is closer here, but China’s voltage is still much higher and the outlet mix is different. A universal adapter is the safest choice, and single-voltage 110V devices still need a converter. China uses Type A, Type C, and Type I plugs and runs on 220V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

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

🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago

Home: 115V, 60 Hz, A / B
China vs Home: China’s voltage is much higher, and the outlet setup is different. You may see some familiar-looking Type A outlets, but China also uses Type C and Type I plugs. You will need a plug adapter, and single-voltage 115V appliances need a step-down voltage converter.

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, China’s voltage is already familiar.

➡️ You’ll just need the right plug adapter.

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda

Home: 230V, 60 Hz, A / B
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible, but the outlet mix is different. China uses Type A, Type C, and Type I plugs and runs on 220V / 50Hz. Type A may look familiar, but a universal adapter is still the easier choice because not every outlet will match your plug shape.

What to pack:

🇩🇲 Dominica

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
China vs Home: Voltage and frequency are essentially compatible, but the plug shape is different. You will need an adapter. China uses Type A, Type C, and Type I plugs and runs on 220V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

🇬🇩 Grenada

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
China vs Home: Voltage and frequency are essentially compatible, but the plug shape is different. You will need an adapter. China uses Type A, Type C, and Type I plugs and runs on 220V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis

Home: 230V, 60 Hz, A / B / G / D
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible, but the plug shapes are mixed enough that a universal adapter is still the easier choice. China uses Type A, Type C, and Type I plugs and runs on 220V / 50Hz.

What to pack:

🇱🇨 Saint Lucia

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, A / B / G
China vs Home: Voltage and frequency are effectively compatible, but the outlet mix is different. China uses Type A, Type C, and Type I plugs and runs on 220V / 50Hz, so an adapter is still smart.

What to pack:

🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / B / G
China vs Home: Voltage and frequency are effectively compatible, but the outlet mix is different. China uses Type A, Type C, and Type I plugs and runs on 220V / 50Hz, 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

China’s 220V / 50Hz system closely matches these countries. You’ll just need the correct plug adapter.

🇦🇷 Argentina

Home: 220–240V, 50 Hz, C / I
China vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type C and Type I plugs may already be compatible in some cases, but China also uses Type A outlets, and outlet layouts can vary. A universal adapter is still the easiest option.

What to Pack:

🇧🇴 Bolivia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / C
China vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type A and Type C plugs may already be compatible in some cases, but China also uses Type I outlets, so a universal adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇨🇱 Chile

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, C / L
China 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. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs, so a universal adapter is still the easiest choice.

What to Pack:

🇵🇾 Paraguay

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
China vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a direct match. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but China also uses Type A and Type I plugs, so a universal adapter is still helpful if you want an easier all-purpose charging setup.

What to Pack:

🇵🇪 Peru

Home: 220V, 60 Hz, A / B / C
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible, so most travelers from Peru will not need a voltage converter for standard electronics. Type A and Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type B will not fit every outlet, and China also uses Type I. A universal adapter is still the easiest choice.

What to Pack:

🇺🇾 Uruguay

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, C / F / I / L
China vs Home: Voltage and frequency are effectively a match. Type C and Type I plugs may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F and Type L will need an adapter. A universal adapter is still 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
China vs Home: Travelers from Brazil may already be used to a mixed-voltage setup, but China’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. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs. A converter is still necessary for single-voltage devices from lower-voltage regions.

What to Pack:

🇨🇴 Colombia

Home: 110V, 60 Hz, A / B
China vs Home: China’s voltage is much higher, and the outlet mix is different. You may see some Type A-style outlets, but China also uses Type C and Type I plugs. You will need a plug adapter, and single-voltage 110V appliances need a step-down voltage converter.

What to Pack:

🇪🇨 Ecuador

Home: 120–127V, 60 Hz, A / B
China vs Home: China’s voltage is much higher, and the outlet mix is different. You may see some familiar-looking Type A outlets, but China also uses Type C and Type I plugs. You will need a plug adapter, and single-voltage 120–127V appliances need a step-down voltage converter.

What to Pack:

🇬🇾 Guyana

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

What to Pack:

🇸🇷 Suriname

Home: 127V, 60 Hz, A / B / C
China vs Home: Some plug shapes may already feel partly familiar because Type A and Type C show up in China, but China’s voltage is still much higher than Suriname’s 127V standard. Single-voltage 127V appliances still need a converter, and China’s Type I outlets may also require an adapter.

What to Pack:

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
China vs Home: China’s voltage is much higher, and the outlet mix is different. You may see some Type A-style outlets, but China also uses Type C and Type I plugs. You will need a plug adapter, and single-voltage 120V appliances need a step-down voltage converter.

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

China’s 220V / 50Hz system is close enough for most modern electronics from these countries. You may still want a universal adapter, since China uses Type A, Type C, and Type I outlets, and not every socket will be Type I.

🇦🇺 Australia

Home: 230V, often 240V in practice, 50 Hz, Type I
China vs Home: Voltage and frequency are effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type I plugs may fit some outlets in China, but China also uses Type A and Type C, so a universal adapter is still the easiest option.

What to Pack:

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I
China vs Home: Voltage and frequency are effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type I plugs may fit some outlets in China, but China also uses Type A and Type C, so a universal adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇫🇯 Fiji

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I
China vs Home: Voltage and frequency are effectively compatible. Type I plugs may work in some China outlets, but China’s outlet mix also includes Type A and Type C, so an adapter is still useful.

What to Pack:

🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I
China vs Home: Voltage and frequency are effectively compatible. Type I plugs may work in some China outlets, but China also uses Type A and Type C outlets, so a universal adapter is still the easier choice.

What to Pack:

🇸🇧 Solomon Islands

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, Type I, some Type G
China vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a close match. Type I plugs may work in some China outlets, but Type G will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type C, so a universal adapter is still useful.

What to Pack:

🇹🇴 Tonga

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I
China vs Home: Voltage and frequency are effectively compatible. Type I plugs may fit some China outlets, but China also uses Type A and Type C, so an adapter is still helpful.

What to Pack:

🇼🇸 Samoa

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I
China vs Home: Voltage and frequency are effectively compatible. Type I plugs may fit some China outlets, but China also uses Type A and Type C, so a universal adapter is still a good idea.

What to Pack:

🇹🇻 Tuvalu

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I
China vs Home: Voltage and frequency are effectively compatible. Type I plugs may work in some China outlets, but China also uses Type A and Type C, so an adapter is still useful.

What to Pack:

🇻🇺 Vanuatu

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type I
China vs Home: Voltage and frequency are a direct enough match for most modern electronics. Type I plugs may fit some China outlets, but China also uses Type A and Type C, so an adapter is still useful.

What to Pack:

🇰🇮 Kiribati

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I
China vs Home: Voltage and frequency are effectively compatible. Type I plugs may work in some China outlets, but China also uses Type A and Type C, so an adapter is still useful.

What to Pack:

🇳🇷 Nauru

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I
China vs Home: Voltage and frequency are effectively compatible. Type I plugs may work in some China outlets, but China also uses Type A and Type C, so an adapter is still useful.

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
China vs Home: China’s voltage is much higher, and the outlet mix is different. You may see some familiar-looking Type A outlets, but China also uses Type C and Type I plugs. A 120V-only appliance is not safe in China without a converter.

What to Pack:

🇫🇲 Micronesia

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
China vs Home: China’s voltage is much higher, and the outlet mix is different. You may see some familiar-looking Type A outlets, but China also uses Type C and Type I plugs. A 120V-only appliance is not safe in China without a converter.

What to Pack:

🇵🇼 Palau

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B
China vs Home: China’s voltage is much higher, and the outlet mix is different. You may see some familiar-looking Type A outlets, but China also uses Type C and Type I plugs. A 120V-only appliance is not safe in China without a converter.

What to Pack:

🇦🇸 American Samoa

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, A / B / F / I
China vs Home: Even if Type I feels more familiar, China’s voltage is still much higher than American Samoa’s 120V system, and single-voltage 120V devices still need a converter. A plug adapter is also useful because China uses Type A, Type C, and Type I outlets.

What to Pack:

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🌍 Europe

Political map of Europe showing country names and borders with surrounding seas and oceans labeled

🔌 220–240V / 50 Hz Countries

Adapter only — no voltage converter needed

Primarily Type C / E / F countries, with some regional plug differences

China’s 220V / 50Hz system is close enough for most modern electronics from Europe. Even so, plug shapes still vary across the region, and China uses Type A, Type C, and Type I outlets. Type C plugs may already work in some places, but Type E, F, G, J, K, L, and other European plug types will not be universally compatible, so a plug adapter is still smart.

🇦🇱 Albania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type F will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs, so a universal adapter is still the easiest option.

What to Pack:

🇦🇩 Andorra

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already be compatible in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter, and China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇦🇹 Austria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some cases, but Type F will need an adapter. China uses Type A, Type C, and Type I plugs, so a universal adapter is still the safest choice.

What to Pack:

🇧🇪 Belgium

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already be compatible in some cases, but Type E will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. A universal adapter is still the easiest setup.

What to Pack:

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some cases, but Type F will need an adapter, and China’s Type A / C / I outlet mix makes a universal adapter useful.

What to Pack:

🇭🇷 Croatia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is close enough that most modern electronics are easy. Type C may already work in some cases, but Type F will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

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🇨🇿 Czechia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type E will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

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🇩🇰 Denmark

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E / F / K
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some cases, but Type E, F, and K plugs will need an adapter. China uses Type A, Type C, and Type I plugs.

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🇪🇪 Estonia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already be compatible in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter.

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🇫🇮 Finland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some cases, but Type F will need an adapter. A universal adapter is still smart for China’s Type A / C / I mix.

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🇫🇷 France

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type E will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

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🇩🇪 Germany

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some cases, but Type F will need an adapter. China’s Type A / C / I outlet mix makes a universal adapter the easiest option.

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🇬🇷 Greece

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter.

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🇭🇺 Hungary

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some cases, but Type F will need an adapter.

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🇮🇸 Iceland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

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🇮🇪 Ireland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type G does not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlets, so a plug adapter is essential.

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🇮🇹 Italy

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F / L
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type F and Type L will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

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🇱🇻 Latvia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some cases, but Type F will need an adapter.

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🇱🇹 Lithuania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter.

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🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some cases, but Type F will need an adapter.

What to Pack:

🇲🇹 Malta

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type G does not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlets, so a plug adapter is essential.

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🇲🇩 Moldova

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter.

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🇲🇨 Monaco

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type E and Type F will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇲🇪 Montenegro

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some cases, but Type F will need an adapter.

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🇳🇱 Netherlands

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter.

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🇲🇰 North Macedonia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some cases, but Type F will need an adapter.

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🇳🇴 Norway

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

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🇵🇱 Poland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type E will need an adapter.

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🇵🇹 Portugal

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter.

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🇷🇴 Romania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some cases, but Type F will need an adapter.

What to Pack:

🇷🇺 Russia

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇷🇸 Serbia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some cases, but Type F will need an adapter.

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🇸🇰 Slovakia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type E will need an adapter.

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🇸🇮 Slovenia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some cases, but Type F will need an adapter.

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🇪🇸 Spain

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter.

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🇸🇪 Sweden

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some cases, but Type F will need an adapter.

What to Pack:

🇨🇭 Switzerland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / J
China vs Home: Voltage and frequency are close enough for most modern electronics, so travelers from Switzerland usually do not need a voltage converter. Type C plugs may already work in some China outlets, but Type J plugs will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I outlets, so a universal adapter is still the easiest choice.

What to Pack:

🇺🇦 Ukraine

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type G does not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlets, so a plug adapter is essential.

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🇻🇦 Vatican City

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F / L
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type F and Type L will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

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🌏 Asia

map of Asia

🔌 220–240V / 50–60 Hz Countries

Adapter only — no voltage converter needed

Most of Asia

China’s 220V / 50Hz system closely matches these countries for most modern electronics. Even so, China uses Type A, Type C, and Type I outlets, and plug shapes still vary widely across Asia. Type C plugs may already work in some places, but Type G, D, M, F, H, K, O, and other regional plug types will not be universally compatible, so a plug adapter is still smart.

🇦🇫 Afghanistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs, so a universal adapter is still the easiest option.

What to Pack:

🇦🇲 Armenia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. A universal adapter is still the safest setup.

What to Pack:

🇧🇭 Bahrain

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type G does not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlets, so a plug adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, C / D / G / K
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type D, G, and K plugs will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

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🇧🇹 Bhutan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / G / M
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type D, G, and M plugs will need an adapter. A universal adapter is still the easiest choice.

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🇧🇳 Brunei

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type G does not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlets, so a plug adapter is essential.

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🇰🇭 Cambodia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / C / G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type A and Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type G will need an adapter, and China also uses Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇨🇾 Cyprus

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type G does not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlets, so a plug adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇬🇪 Georgia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇮🇳 India

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / M
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type D and Type M plugs will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs, so a universal adapter is still the easiest option.

What to Pack:

🇮🇩 Indonesia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇮🇷 Iran

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. A universal adapter is still smart.

What to Pack:

🇮🇶 Iraq

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type D and Type G plugs will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇮🇱 Israel

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / H
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type H will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇯🇴 Jordan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F / G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type F and Type G plugs will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I outlets.

What to Pack:

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. A universal adapter is still the easiest choice.

What to Pack:

🇰🇼 Kuwait

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type G does not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlets, so a plug adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇱🇦 Laos

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / B / C / E / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type A and Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type B, E, and F plugs will need an adapter, and China also uses Type I outlets.

What to Pack:

🇱🇧 Lebanon

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F / G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type F and Type G plugs will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇲🇾 Malaysia

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type G does not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlets, so a plug adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇲🇻 Maldives

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type G does not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlets, so a plug adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇲🇳 Mongolia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type E will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇲🇲 Myanmar

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / B / C / D / G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type A and Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type B, D, and G plugs will need an adapter. China also uses Type I outlets.

What to Pack:

🇳🇵 Nepal

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / M
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type D and Type M plugs will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇴🇲 Oman

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type G does not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlets, so a plug adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇵🇰 Pakistan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / M
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type D and Type M plugs will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇵🇭 Philippines

Home: 220V, 60 Hz, A / B / C
China vs Home: Voltage is a close enough match for most modern electronics. Type A and Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type B may not fit everywhere, and China also uses Type I plugs, so a universal adapter is still smart to bring.

What to Pack:

🇶🇦 Qatar

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type G does not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlets, so a plug adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Home: 220–240V, 60 Hz, G
China vs Home: Voltage closely matches for most modern electronics, but Type G does not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlets, so a plug adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇸🇬 Singapore

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type G does not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlets, so a plug adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇰🇷 South Korea

Home: 220V, 60 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage matches closely for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I outlets.

What to Pack:

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G / M
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type D, G, and M plugs will need an adapter. China uses Type A, Type C, and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇸🇾 Syria

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E / L
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type E and Type L plugs will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇹🇯 Tajikistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇹🇭 Thailand

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, A / B / C / F / O
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type A and Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type B, F, and O plugs will need an adapter. China also uses Type I outlets.

What to Pack:

🇹🇱 Timor-Leste

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F / I
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C and Type I may already work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. A universal adapter is still useful because China also uses Type A outlets.

What to Pack:

🇹🇷 Turkey

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇹🇲 Turkmenistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. A universal adapter is still the easiest option.

What to Pack:

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Home: 220–240V, 50 Hz, G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type G does not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlets, so a plug adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇻🇳 Vietnam

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, A / B / C
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type A and Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type B may not fit everywhere, and China also uses Type I plugs, so a universal adapter is still smart to bring.

What to Pack:

🇾🇪 Yemen

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, A / C / D / G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type A and Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type D and Type G plugs will need an adapter. China also uses Type I plugs.

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 and 60Hz west, A / B
China vs Home: There is a large voltage difference, and China uses 220V electricity. Type A may look familiar in some China outlets, but single-voltage 100V appliances are not safe with just a plug adapter. China also uses Type C and Type I plugs, so a universal adapter is still smart. Check labels carefully for 100–240V compatibility before you pack.

What to Pack:

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Home: 110V, 60 Hz, A / B
China vs Home: Voltage mismatch means a converter is needed for single-voltage items. Type A may look familiar in some China outlets, but China also uses Type C and Type I plugs, so a plug adapter is still smart too.

What to Pack:

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🌍 Africa

map of Africa

🔌 220–240V / 50 Hz Countries

Adapter only — no voltage converter needed

Vast majority of Africa

China’s 220V / 50Hz system is close enough for most modern electronics from most of Africa. Even so, China uses Type A, Type C, and Type I outlets, and plug shapes still vary across Africa, so a plug adapter is still smart.

🇩🇿 Algeria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs, so a universal adapter is still the easiest option.

What to Pack:

🇦🇴 Angola

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but China also uses Type A and Type I plugs, so a universal adapter is still useful.

What to Pack:

🇧🇯 Benin

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type E will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇧🇼 Botswana

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G / M
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type D, Type G, and Type M plugs do not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlet setup, so a plug adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type E will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇧🇮 Burundi

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type E will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇨🇲 Cameroon

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type E will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇨🇫 Central African Republic

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type E will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇹🇩 Chad

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type E and Type F plugs will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇰🇲 Comoros

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type E will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇨🇬 Congo (Brazzaville)

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type E will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but China also uses Type A and Type I plugs, so a universal adapter is still useful.

What to Pack:

🇩🇯 Djibouti

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type E will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇪🇬 Egypt

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type E will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇪🇷 Eritrea

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but China also uses Type A and Type I plugs, so a universal adapter is still useful.

What to Pack:

🇸🇿 Eswatini (Swaziland)

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, M
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type M does not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlet setup, so a plug adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇪🇹 Ethiopia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F / L
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type F and Type L plugs will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇬🇦 Gabon

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but China also uses Type A and Type I plugs, so a universal adapter is still useful.

What to Pack:

🇬🇲 Gambia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type G does not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlet setup, so a plug adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇬🇭 Ghana

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type D and Type G plugs do not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlet setup, so a plug adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇬🇳 Guinea

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but China also uses Type A and Type I plugs, so a universal adapter is still useful.

What to Pack:

🇰🇪 Kenya

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type G does not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlet setup, so a plug adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇱🇸 Lesotho

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, M
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type M does not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlet setup, so a plug adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇱🇾 Libya

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / F / L
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type F and Type L plugs will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

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🇲🇼 Malawi

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type G does not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlet setup, so a plug adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇲🇱 Mali

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type E will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇲🇷 Mauritania

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but China also uses Type A and Type I plugs, so a universal adapter is still useful.

What to Pack:

🇲🇺 Mauritius

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E / G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type E and Type G plugs will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇲🇦 Morocco

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type E will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇲🇿 Mozambique

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F / M
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type F and Type M plugs will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

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🇳🇦 Namibia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, M
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type M does not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlet setup, so a plug adapter is essential.

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🇳🇪 Niger

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / E
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type E will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

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🇳🇬 Nigeria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type D and Type G plugs do not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlet setup, so a plug adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇷🇼 Rwanda

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / J
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type J will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs, so a universal adapter is still helpful for an easier all-purpose setup.

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🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / F
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type F will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇸🇳 Senegal

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / E
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type D and Type E plugs will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇸🇨 Seychelles

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type G does not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlet setup, so a plug adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type D and Type G plugs do not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlet setup, so a plug adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇸🇴 Somalia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C / G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type G will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

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🇿🇦 South Africa

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, C / D / M / N
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type D, Type M, and Type N plugs will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

What to Pack:

🇸🇸 South Sudan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but China also uses Type A and Type I plugs, so a universal adapter is still useful.

What to Pack:

🇸🇩 Sudan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type D will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

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🇹🇿 Tanzania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, D / G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type D and Type G plugs do not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlet setup, so a plug adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇹🇬 Togo

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, C
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may already work in some China outlets, but China also uses Type A and Type I plugs, so a universal adapter is still useful.

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🇹🇳 Tunisia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / E
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type E will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

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🇺🇬 Uganda

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type G does not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlet setup, so a plug adapter is essential.

What to Pack:

🇿🇲 Zambia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, C / D / G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type D and Type G plugs will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

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🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, D / G
China vs Home: Voltage is effectively compatible for most modern electronics, but Type D and Type G plugs do not match China’s Type A, Type C, or Type I outlet setup, so a plug adapter is essential.

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🔌 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
China vs Home: Some plug shapes may feel partly familiar because Type A and Type C also show up in China, but China’s voltage is much higher than Liberia’s 120V standard. A 120V-only appliance is not safe there without a converter, and a plug adapter is still smart because China also uses Type I outlets.

What to Pack:

🇲🇬 Madagascar

Home: 127V / 220V mix, 50 Hz, C / E
China vs Home: Travelers from Madagascar may already be used to a mixed-voltage setup, but 127V devices still are not safe in China without a converter. Type C may work in some China outlets, but Type E will need an adapter. China also uses Type A and Type I plugs.

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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

  • Universal adapter — Type A, Type C, and Type I coverage is the safest baseline for China, and broader coverage is even better
  • Travel power strip
  • Multi-port USB charger
  • Power bank, especially for long travel days, high-speed train days, walking-heavy sightseeing days, Great Wall days, food tour days, day trips, and full city exploring days

Conditional — Only If Needed

  • Step-down voltage converter
    Required only if you bring single-voltage 110–120V appliances like hair dryers, curling irons, straighteners, or steamers

Organization & Protection

Quick Safety Check

Look for “100–240V” printed on chargers and devices. China commonly uses Type A, Type C, and Type I plugs and operates on 220V / 50Hz.

✔ Adapter only
✖ No converter needed

🎒 Final Tips for China

Most travelers only need an adapter. Phones, laptops, cameras, tablets, Kindles, power banks, and most modern USB chargers are almost always dual-voltage. China’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 China’s power without the right converter can permanently damage it.

China’s setup is simple once you know the key difference: it uses Type A, Type C, and Type I plugs, which means the outlet shape can vary more than some travelers expect. A good universal adapter is still the smartest choice, especially if you are coming from outside Asia or moving between multiple countries on one trip.

Outlets can still be limited. In older hotels, historic buildings, smaller guesthouses, apartments, boutique stays, and some budget rooms, conveniently placed outlets may still be in short supply. A travel power strip solves this instantly.

USB ports are not guaranteed. Do not assume your hotel room, airport gate, train seat, café, 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 flights, high-speed train rides, navigation-heavy city exploring, Great Wall visits, food tours, long museum days, day trips, and full afternoons out in places like Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, Chengdu, Guilin, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Hong Kong, or scenic mountain areas can drain your phone fast.

China’s power setup is broadly simple once you know what you are dealing with. The main things to remember are 220V / 50Hz and a plug setup centered on Type A, Type C, and Type I. Once you are prepared, you are set for city stays, train trips, ancient landmarks, food markets, historic neighborhoods, scenic river towns, and multi-stop itineraries around the country.

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

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