Travel Tips with Love ♥

Making travel easy for you

, , , , ,

Brazil Outlet, Plug & Voltage Guide for Travelers: Complete Guide ⚡

Brazil plugs and voltage guide for travelers

Planning a trip to Brazil? You are in for beaches, rainforest, waterfalls, mountain views, colorful cities, samba, street food, beach cafés, dramatic coastlines, tropical islands, river adventures, historic neighborhoods, and some of the most energetic travel moments in South America.

Whether you are headed to Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, Brasília, Florianópolis, Recife, Fortaleza, Manaus, Foz do Iguaçu, Paraty, Búzios, or the Amazon, this is the kind of destination where your phone becomes part of the trip.

You may be using it for hotel confirmations, airport transfers, WhatsApp messages, maps, ride apps, restaurant searches, beach photos, tour bookings, translation help, flight updates, and keeping your travel group organized.

And that is exactly why your charging setup matters.

Brazil uses Type N plugs, with Type C plugs sometimes fitting in many Brazilian outlets, and electricity can be either 127V or 220V at 60Hz depending on the city, region, building, hotel, or even outlet. That makes Brazil a little trickier than destinations where the whole country uses one simple voltage.

The big thing to understand is this: a plug adapter only changes the shape of the plug. It does not change the voltage.

That matters most if you are packing hair tools, steamers, electric razors, heating pads, travel kettles, or anything that is not dual-voltage.

This guide breaks it all down clearly, so you know exactly what to pack for Brazil based on where you are traveling from — no guessing, no frying your favorite hair tool, and no being stuck with one awkward outlet across the room.

Crowded sandy beach with people swimming and sunbathing, city buildings and green mountains in the background under a blue sky
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. These are at no extra cost to you and help support my blog.

⚡ Quick Overview: What You Need for Brazil

✔ Plug Adapter

Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets.

Type N has two round pins plus a grounding pin. Some Brazilian outlets may also accept Type C plugs, which have two round pins, but Type N is the important plug type to plan around.

If you are traveling from the United States, Canada, Mexico, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Japan, or many other parts of the world, you will usually need a plug adapter for Brazil.

If you are traveling from Europe or another country that uses Type C plugs, some two-pin chargers may fit in many Brazilian outlets, but I would not rely on that alone. Brazil’s Type N setup is specific enough that a proper Brazil adapter or good universal adapter is the safer travel choice.

✔ Dual-Voltage Electronics

Phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, e-readers, power banks, earbuds, and most modern USB chargers are usually dual-voltage.

Look for small print that says:

Input: 100–240V, 50/60Hz

If your charger says that, it can usually handle Brazil’s voltage range. You only need the correct plug adapter if your plug shape does not match.

✔ Single-Voltage Small Appliances May Need a Converter

This is where travelers can get into trouble.

Brazil can use both 127V and 220V electricity, and the voltage is not the same everywhere. Some areas, hotels, homes, and outlets may be 127V. Others may be 220V.

If your appliance is labeled only for 110V, 120V, 127V, 220V, 230V, or 240V, do not assume it is safe everywhere in Brazil.

This especially matters for:

  • Hair dryers
  • Curling irons
  • Straighteners
  • Steamers
  • Electric shavers
  • Heating pads
  • Travel kettles
  • Any older or cheap charger
  • Any appliance that is not dual-voltage

For hair tools, the easiest solution is usually to pack a dual-voltage travel version or use the hotel hair dryer if one is available.

✔ Multi-Port USB Charger

A multi-port USB charger is extremely useful in Brazil, especially if you are traveling with a phone, camera, earbuds, smartwatch, tablet, or Kindle.

Hotel rooms, beach rentals, older pousadas, jungle lodges, apartments, and smaller properties may not have as many convenient charging spots as you want. A multi-port charger turns one outlet into a much better setup.

✔ Travel Power Strip

A compact travel power strip can be a huge help, especially for couples, families, friend trips, longer Brazil itineraries, or anyone with multiple devices.

Just make sure it is travel-friendly and rated for the voltage you will be using. Because Brazil can be 127V or 220V, checking the rating matters more here than it does in some simpler destinations.

✔ Power Bank

A power bank is worth packing for Brazil.

You may want it for airport days, beach days, long transfers, full-day tours, Carnival days, Rio sightseeing, São Paulo exploring, Amazon excursions, waterfall days at Iguaçu, boat trips, long bus rides, island hopping, and any day where you are using your phone constantly for photos, maps, messages, and ride apps.

✔ Electronics Organizer

This keeps your adapters, cords, chargers, backup battery, earbuds, camera batteries, and little tech pieces from turning into a tangled suitcase mess.

Travel Hack:

A plug adapter + travel power strip + multi-port USB charger gives you a simple charging setup for almost any Brazil hotel room, beach rental, apartment stay, pousada, or longer trip.

Brazil Electrical Basics

Plug Types Used:

Type N – Two round pins plus a grounding pin
Type C – Two round pins, sometimes compatible with Brazilian outlets

Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets. Type C plugs may fit in some Brazilian outlets, but Type N is the main plug type travelers should plan for.

Voltage: 127V / 220V
Frequency: 60Hz

✔ Safe With Only an Adapter

These are usually fine if the charger or device is labeled 100–240V:

  • Phones
  • Laptops
  • Tablets
  • Cameras
  • Power banks
  • E-readers / Kindles
  • Bluetooth headphones / earbuds
  • Smartwatches
  • Most modern USB chargers

Not Always Safe

Be more careful with:

  • Hair dryers
  • Curling irons
  • Straighteners
  • Steamers
  • Heating pads
  • Electric kettles
  • Electric razors
  • Cheap or older chargers
  • Any appliance that is not dual-voltage

Brazil is trickier than many destinations because the country uses both 127V and 220V power. That means travelers should not assume the voltage is the same from one city, hotel, building, or outlet to another.

A normal phone or laptop charger that says 100–240V is usually fine with the right adapter. A single-voltage appliance is where you need to be much more careful.

Check the Voltage Label Before You Pack

Look at the small print on each charger or device:

“100–240V” → Safe in Brazil. You only need a plug adapter if the plug shape does not fit.

“110V,” “120V,” or “127V only” → May be fine in 127V areas of Brazil, but not safe to assume in 220V areas.

“220V,” “230V,” or “240V only” → May be fine in 220V areas of Brazil, but not safe to assume in 127V areas.

Because Brazil uses both voltage levels, single-voltage appliances are the ones that require the most caution. Always check the hotel, room, appliance label, or outlet information before plugging in heat tools or specialty devices.

Frequency Note

Brazil uses 60Hz.

That matches the United States, Canada, Mexico, and much of the Americas. It is different from many 50Hz countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.

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

Consistency

Brazil’s electrical setup is not as consistent as some destinations.

The plug situation is fairly simple once you know to plan for Type N, but the voltage situation is the part that needs attention. Brazil can use either 127V or 220V depending on where you are.

That is why Brazil is a place where I would be more careful than usual with hair tools, steamers, kettles, heating pads, and anything that is not clearly labeled 100–240V.

Outlet placement can also vary in hotels, older buildings, apartments, pousadas, beach rentals, jungle lodges, and renovated properties. Even if your plug and voltage are handled, you may still want a simple charging setup so you are not fighting over one awkward outlet near the bed.

Traveling around South America too?

Brazil mainly uses Type N plugs and 127V / 220V power at 60Hz, but neighboring South American countries do not all use the same plug shapes or voltage.

If you are combining Brazil with Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Ecuador, or a longer South America itinerary, do not assume one setup covers every stop perfectly.

A universal adapter is the easiest 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 Brazil

🌎 North America

Political map of North America showing countries, major cities including capitals, mountain ranges, rivers, lakes, and surrounding oceans

United States

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Brazil: Brazil mainly uses Type N plugs and runs on 127V / 220V, 60Hz. U.S. travelers need a plug adapter for Brazil.

Most phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, and USB chargers are fine with an adapter if they say 100–240V. Be careful with single-voltage 110–120V appliances, especially hair tools, steamers, heating pads, and travel kettles. Brazil has both 127V and 220V power, so do not assume every outlet is safe for U.S. appliances.

What to pack:

Canada

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Brazil: Brazil mainly uses Type N plugs and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power. Canadian travelers need a plug adapter for Brazil.

Most modern travel electronics are fine with an adapter if they say 100–240V. Be careful with single-voltage 110–120V appliances because some Brazilian outlets may be 220V.

What to pack:

Mexico

Home: 127V, 60 Hz, Type A/B.

Vs. Brazil: Mexico and Brazil both use 60Hz power, and Mexico’s 127V is close to Brazil’s lower-voltage areas. The plug shape is different, though. Brazil mainly uses Type N plugs, so Mexican travelers need a plug adapter.

Most modern electronics are fine with an adapter if they say 100–240V. Be careful with single-voltage 127V appliances because some Brazilian outlets may be 220V.

What to pack:

Greenland

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, Type C/E/F/K.

Vs. Brazil: Brazil mainly uses Type N plugs and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power. Greenland travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil.

Most modern electronics are fine with an adapter if they say 100–240V. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may work in 220V areas of Brazil but may run poorly or not work correctly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

↑ Back to Jump Menu

🌎 Central America & Caribbean

Political map of Central America and the Caribbean showing countries, major cities, and national borders

🔌 110–127V / 50–60 Hz Countries

⚠️ Plug Adapter Needed — Be Careful With Brazil’s Mixed Voltage

Travelers from these countries are already used to a lower-voltage electrical system, but Brazil is trickier because it uses 127V and 220V depending on the city, region, building, hotel, or outlet.

➡️ Dual-voltage electronics are fine with the right plug adapter
➡️ Most travelers will need a Brazil plug adapter / Type N adapter
➡️ Single-voltage 110–127V appliances may not be safe in 220V areas of Brazil

🇧🇿 Belize

Home: 110V / 220V mix, 60 Hz, Type A / B / G.

Vs. Brazil: Belize travelers will need to pay attention to both plug shape and voltage. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and runs on 127V / 220V, 60Hz.

If your device uses Type A, Type B, or Type G, you should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V are usually fine with the right adapter.

For single-voltage appliances from Belize, check the label carefully. Brazil’s mixed voltage means a 110V appliance may not be safe in a 220V outlet, and a 220V appliance may not work properly in a 127V outlet.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V are fine with the right plug setup.

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A / B.

Vs. Brazil: Costa Rica and Brazil both use 60Hz power, but the plug shape is different. Brazil mainly uses Type N plugs, so Costa Rican travelers need a plug adapter.

Most phones, laptops, tablets, cameras, and USB chargers are fine with an adapter if they say 100–240V. Be careful with single-voltage 110–120V appliances because some Brazilian outlets may be 220V.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V are fine with the right plug setup.

🇸🇻 El Salvador

Home: 115V, 60 Hz, Type A / B.

Vs. Brazil: El Salvador and Brazil both use 60Hz power, but Brazil mainly uses Type N plugs and has mixed 127V / 220V electricity.

Salvadoran travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Most modern electronics are fine if they say 100–240V, but single-voltage 110–120V appliances may not be safe in 220V areas.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V are fine with the right plug setup.

🇬🇹 Guatemala

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A / B.

Vs. Brazil: Guatemala uses Type A and Type B plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Guatemalan travelers need a plug adapter for Brazil.

The frequency is the same, but Brazil’s voltage can be either 127V or 220V. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 110–120V appliances need caution.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V are fine with the right plug setup.

🇭🇳 Honduras

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A / B.

Vs. Brazil: Honduras and Brazil both use 60Hz power, but Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and has both 127V and 220V power.

Honduran travelers need a plug adapter for Brazil. Most modern travel electronics are fine if labeled 100–240V, but be careful with single-voltage 110–120V appliances in 220V areas.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V are fine with the right plug setup.

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A / B.

Vs. Brazil: Nicaragua uses Type A and Type B plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N plugs. Nicaraguan travelers should bring a plug adapter.

Brazil’s 60Hz frequency is familiar, but the voltage can be 127V or 220V. Dual-voltage electronics are fine with an adapter. Single-voltage 110–120V appliances should be checked before use.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V are fine with the right plug setup.

🇵🇦 Panama

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A / B.

Vs. Brazil: Panama and Brazil both use 60Hz power, but Brazil mainly uses Type N plugs and has mixed 127V / 220V electricity.

Panamanian travelers need a plug adapter for Brazil. Most modern electronics are fine if labeled 100–240V. Single-voltage 110–120V appliances may not be safe in 220V areas.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V are fine with the right plug setup.

🇧🇸 Bahamas

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A / B.

Vs. Brazil: The Bahamas uses Type A and Type B plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Bahamian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil.

The frequency is the same, but Brazil’s voltage varies between 127V and 220V. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 110–120V appliances need caution.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V are fine with the right plug setup.

🇧🇧 Barbados

Home: 115V, 50 Hz, Type A / B.

Vs. Brazil: Barbados and Brazil use different plug setups. Brazil mainly uses Type N, so Barbadian travelers should bring a plug adapter.

Brazil also uses 60Hz instead of Barbados’ 50Hz, and the voltage can be 127V or 220V. Most modern electronics are fine if labeled 100–240V, 50/60Hz. Be more careful with single-voltage or motor-based appliances.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V, 50/60Hz are fine with the right plug setup.

🇨🇺 Cuba

Home: 110V / 220V mix, 60 Hz, Type A / B / C / L.

Vs. Brazil: Cuba and Brazil both have mixed voltage systems, so Cuban travelers should check each device label carefully. Brazil mainly uses Type N plugs and runs on 127V / 220V, 60Hz.

You should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage appliances need to match the outlet voltage where you are staying.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V are fine with the right plug setup.

🇩🇴 Dominican Republic

Home: 110–120V, 60 Hz, Type A / B.

Vs. Brazil: The Dominican Republic uses Type A and Type B plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Dominican travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil.

The frequency is the same, but Brazil’s voltage can be either 127V or 220V depending on the city, building, hotel, or outlet. Most modern electronics are fine if labeled 100–240V. Be careful with single-voltage 110–120V appliances because they may not be safe in 220V areas.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V are fine with the right plug setup.

🇭🇹 Haiti

Home: 110V, 60 Hz, Type A / B.

Vs. Brazil: Haiti uses Type A and Type B plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Haitian travelers should bring a plug adapter.

Brazil’s frequency is the same, but voltage can be 127V or 220V. Most modern electronics are fine if labeled 100–240V. Be careful with single-voltage 110V appliances in 220V areas.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V are fine with the right plug setup.

🇯🇲 Jamaica

Home: 110V, 50 Hz, Type A / B.

Vs. Brazil: Jamaica and Brazil use different plug setups. Brazil mainly uses Type N plugs, so Jamaican travelers need a plug adapter.

Brazil also uses 60Hz instead of Jamaica’s 50Hz, and the voltage can be 127V or 220V. Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V, 50/60Hz are usually fine. Be more careful with older, motor-based, heat-based, or single-voltage appliances.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V, 50/60Hz are fine with the right plug setup.

🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago

Home: 115V, 60 Hz, Type A / B.

Vs. Brazil: Trinidad and Tobago uses Type A and Type B plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Travelers from Trinidad and Tobago should bring a plug adapter.

The frequency is the same, but Brazil has both 127V and 220V power. Most modern electronics are fine if labeled 100–240V. Single-voltage 110–120V appliances may not be safe in 220V areas.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V are fine with the right plug setup.

🔌 220–240V / 50–60 Hz Countries

⚠️ Plug Adapter Needed — Voltage Converter May Be Needed in 127V Areas

Travelers from these countries are used to higher voltage than Brazil’s 127V areas, but Brazil also has 220V power in some places.

➡️ Dual-voltage electronics are fine with a plug adapter only
➡️ Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may work in 220V areas but not properly in 127V areas
➡️ Plug shape still matters because Brazil mainly uses Type N

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda

Home: 230V, 60 Hz, Type A / B.

Vs. Brazil: Antigua and Barbuda uses Type A and Type B plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil.

Voltage is mixed in Brazil. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may work in 220V areas but may run weakly or not work properly in 127V areas. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine with the right adapter.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V do not need a voltage converter.

🇩🇲 Dominica

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Brazil: Dominica uses Type G plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Dominican travelers need a plug adapter for Brazil.

Brazil uses 60Hz and mixed 127V / 220V power. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine with an adapter, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

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

🇬🇩 Grenada

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Brazil: Grenada uses Type G plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Grenadian travelers need a plug adapter for Brazil.

Brazil’s frequency is 60Hz, and voltage can be 127V or 220V. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

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

🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis

Home: 230V, 60 Hz, Type A / B / G / D.

Vs. Brazil: Saint Kitts and Nevis has a mixed plug setup, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil.

Brazil uses 127V / 220V, 60Hz. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine with the right adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may work in 220V areas but may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V are fine with the right plug setup.

🇱🇨 Saint Lucia

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type A / B / G.

Vs. Brazil: Saint Lucia has a mixed plug setup, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Saint Lucian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil.

Brazil uses 60Hz and mixed 127V / 220V power. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine with an adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V are fine with the right plug setup.

🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type A / B / G.

Vs. Brazil: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has a mixed plug setup, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil.

Brazil uses 60Hz and mixed 127V / 220V power. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine with the right adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

💡 Dual-voltage devices labeled 100–240V are fine with the right plug setup.

↑ Back to Jump Menu

🌎 South America

Physical map of South America showing countries, major cities, rivers, mountain ranges, and plateaus with bordering oceans

🔌 220–240V / 50–60 Hz Countries

⚠️ Plug Adapter Needed — Voltage Converter May Be Needed in 127V Areas

Travelers from these countries are used to higher voltage than Brazil’s 127V areas, but Brazil also has 220V power in some places.

➡️ Dual-voltage electronics are fine with a plug adapter only
➡️ Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may work in 220V areas but may not work properly in 127V areas
➡️ Plug shape still matters because Brazil mainly uses Type N

🇦🇷 Argentina

Home: 220–240V, 50 Hz, Type C / I.

Vs. Brazil: Argentina uses higher voltage and different plug shapes than Brazil. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and has 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Argentinian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇧🇴 Bolivia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type A / C.

Vs. Brazil: Bolivia uses higher voltage than Brazil’s 127V areas, and Brazil mainly uses Type N plugs.

Bolivian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine with the right adapter, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas of Brazil.

What to pack:

🇨🇱 Chile

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, Type C / L.

Vs. Brazil: Chile uses higher voltage and different plug shapes than Brazil. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and runs on 127V / 220V, 60Hz.

Chilean travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇵🇾 Paraguay

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.

Vs. Brazil: Paraguay uses 220V / 50Hz power and Type C plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets with 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Paraguayan travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may work in Brazil’s 220V areas but may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇵🇪 Peru

Home: 220V, 60 Hz, Type A / B / C.

Vs. Brazil: Peru uses 220V power, while Brazil has both 127V and 220V areas. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets.

Peruvian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil, especially for Type A, Type B, or Type C plugs. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇺🇾 Uruguay

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F / I / L.

Vs. Brazil: Uruguay uses higher voltage and different plug shapes than Brazil. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and runs on 127V / 220V, 60Hz.

Uruguayan travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may work in Brazil’s 220V areas but may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🔌 110–127V / 60 Hz or Mixed-Voltage Countries

⚠️ Plug Adapter Needed — Be Careful With 220V Areas

Travelers from these countries are already used to lower voltage that is similar to Brazil’s 127V areas, but Brazil also has 220V power in some places.

➡️ Dual-voltage electronics are fine with the right plug adapter
➡️ Single-voltage 110–127V appliances may be unsafe in Brazil’s 220V areas
➡️ Plug shape still matters because Brazil mainly uses Type N

🇨🇴 Colombia

Home: 110V, 60 Hz, Type A / B.

Vs. Brazil: Colombia and Brazil both use 60Hz power, but Brazil mainly uses Type N plugs and has mixed 127V / 220V electricity.

Colombian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Most modern electronics are fine if labeled 100–240V. Single-voltage 110V appliances may not be safe in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇪🇨 Ecuador

Home: 120–127V, 60 Hz, Type A / B.

Vs. Brazil: Ecuador and Brazil both use 60Hz power, and Ecuador’s voltage is close to Brazil’s 127V areas. The plug shape is different, though, because Brazil mainly uses Type N.

Ecuadorian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 120–127V appliances may not be safe in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇬🇾 Guyana

Home: 120V / 240V mix, 60 Hz, Type A / B / D / G.

Vs. Brazil: Guyana and Brazil both have mixed-voltage systems, but Brazil mainly uses Type N plugs. Guyanese travelers should bring a plug adapter.

Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage appliances need to match the outlet voltage where you are staying in Brazil.

What to pack:

🇸🇷 Suriname

Home: 127V, 60 Hz, Type A / B / C.

Vs. Brazil: Suriname and Brazil both use 60Hz power, and Suriname’s 127V matches Brazil’s lower-voltage areas. Brazil mainly uses Type N plugs, so Surinamese travelers should bring a plug adapter.

Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 127V appliances may not be safe in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A / B.

Vs. Brazil: Venezuela and Brazil both use 60Hz power, but Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and can be either 127V or 220V.

Venezuelan travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Most modern electronics are fine if labeled 100–240V. Single-voltage 120V appliances may not be safe in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

↑ Back to Jump Menu

🌏 Oceania

Detailed map showing Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Pacific island nations including Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Kiribati, and Solomon Islands with major cities and seas labeled

🔌 220–240V / 50 Hz Countries

⚠️ Plug Adapter Needed — Voltage Converter May Be Needed in 127V Areas

Travelers from these countries are used to higher voltage than Brazil’s 127V areas, but Brazil also has 220V power in some places.

➡️ Dual-voltage electronics are fine with a plug adapter only
➡️ Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may work in Brazil’s 220V areas but may not work properly in 127V areas
➡️ Type I plugs will not fit Brazil Type N outlets without an adapter

🇦🇺 Australia

Home: 230V, often 240V in practice, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Brazil: Australia uses Type I plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Australian travelers need a plug adapter for Brazil.

Brazil uses 127V / 220V, 60Hz. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine with an adapter, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Brazil: New Zealand uses Type I plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. New Zealand travelers need a plug adapter for Brazil.

Brazil uses 127V / 220V, 60Hz. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇫🇯 Fiji

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Brazil: Fiji uses Type I plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Fijian travelers need a plug adapter for Brazil.

Brazil’s voltage can be 127V or 220V. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Brazil: Papua New Guinea uses Type I plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Travelers from Papua New Guinea need a plug adapter for Brazil.

Brazil runs on 127V / 220V, 60Hz. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇸🇧 Solomon Islands

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, Type I, some Type G.

Vs. Brazil: Solomon Islands uses Type I and sometimes Type G plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Travelers need a plug adapter for Brazil.

Brazil uses 127V / 220V, 60Hz. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇹🇴 Tonga

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Brazil: Tonga uses Type I plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Tongan travelers need a plug adapter for Brazil.

Brazil has mixed 127V / 220V power at 60Hz. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine with the right adapter, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇼🇸 Samoa

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Brazil: Samoa uses Type I plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Samoan travelers need a plug adapter for Brazil.

Brazil uses 127V / 220V, 60Hz. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇹🇻 Tuvalu

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Brazil: Tuvalu uses Type I plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Tuvaluan travelers need a plug adapter for Brazil.

Brazil has mixed 127V / 220V power at 60Hz. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇻🇺 Vanuatu

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Brazil: Vanuatu uses Type I plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Travelers from Vanuatu need a plug adapter for Brazil.

Brazil uses 127V / 220V, 60Hz. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇰🇮 Kiribati

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Brazil: Kiribati uses Type I plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Travelers from Kiribati need a plug adapter for Brazil.

Brazil uses 127V / 220V, 60Hz. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇳🇷 Nauru

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type I.

Vs. Brazil: Nauru uses Type I plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Nauruan travelers need a plug adapter for Brazil.

Brazil has mixed 127V / 220V power at 60Hz. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🔌 120V / 60 Hz Countries

⚠️ Plug Adapter Needed — Be Careful With 220V Areas

Travelers from these countries are used to lower-voltage power that is close to Brazil’s 127V areas, but Brazil also has 220V power in some places.

➡️ Dual-voltage electronics are fine with the right plug adapter
➡️ Single-voltage 120V appliances may be unsafe in Brazil’s 220V areas
➡️ Type A/B plugs will not fit Brazil Type N outlets without an adapter

🇲🇭 Marshall Islands

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A / B.

Vs. Brazil: Marshall Islands travelers are used to 120V / 60Hz power, which is close to Brazil’s 127V areas. The plug shape is different, though. Brazil mainly uses Type N.

Travelers from the Marshall Islands need a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are fine. Single-voltage 120V appliances may not be safe in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇫🇲 Micronesia

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A / B.

Vs. Brazil: Micronesia and Brazil both use 60Hz power, but Brazil mainly uses Type N plugs and has mixed 127V / 220V electricity.

Micronesian travelers need a plug adapter for Brazil. Most modern electronics are fine if labeled 100–240V. Single-voltage 120V appliances may not be safe in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇵🇼 Palau

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A / B.

Vs. Brazil: Palau uses Type A and Type B plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Palauan travelers need a plug adapter for Brazil.

The frequency is the same, but Brazil’s voltage can be either 127V or 220V. Dual-voltage electronics are fine, but single-voltage 120V appliances need caution.

What to pack:

🇦🇸 American Samoa

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A / B / F / I.

Vs. Brazil: American Samoa is close to Brazil’s lower-voltage areas, but Brazil mainly uses Type N plugs and also has 220V outlets in some places.

American Samoan travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 120V appliances may not be safe in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

↑ Back to Jump Menu

🌍 Europe

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

🔌 220–240V / 50 Hz Countries

⚠️ Plug Adapter Needed — Voltage Converter May Be Needed in 127V Areas

Most European travelers are used to higher voltage than Brazil’s 127V areas, but Brazil also has 220V power in some places.

➡️ Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V are fine with a plug adapter only
➡️ Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may work in Brazil’s 220V areas but may not work properly in 127V areas
➡️ Type C, E, F, G, J, K, L, and other European plug types may need an adapter for Brazil’s Type N outlets

🇦🇱 Albania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Albania uses 230V / 50Hz power and Type C/F plugs. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and has 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Albanian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇦🇩 Andorra

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Andorra uses 230V / 50Hz power and Type C/F plugs. Brazil mainly uses Type N and has mixed 127V / 220V power at 60Hz.

Andorran travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇦🇹 Austria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Austria uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power, while Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Austrian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine with the right adapter. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇧🇪 Belgium

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / E.

Vs. Brazil: Belgium uses Type C/E plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and has 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Belgian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Bosnia and Herzegovina uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Travelers from Bosnia and Herzegovina should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇧🇬 Bulgaria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Bulgaria uses Type C/F plugs, while Brazil mainly uses Type N. Brazil also has mixed 127V / 220V power at 60Hz.

Bulgarian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇭🇷 Croatia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Croatia uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Croatian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇨🇿 Czechia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / E.

Vs. Brazil: Czechia uses Type C/E plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Czech travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work correctly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇩🇰 Denmark

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / E / F / K.

Vs. Brazil: Denmark uses several European plug types and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Danish travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇪🇪 Estonia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Estonia uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Estonian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇫🇮 Finland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Finland uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Finnish travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇫🇷 France

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / E.

Vs. Brazil: France uses Type C/E plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

French travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇩🇪 Germany

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Germany uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

German travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇬🇷 Greece

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Greece uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N and has mixed 127V / 220V power at 60Hz.

Greek travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work correctly in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇭🇺 Hungary

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Hungary uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Hungarian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇮🇸 Iceland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Iceland uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Icelandic travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇮🇪 Ireland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Brazil: Ireland uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Irish travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇮🇹 Italy

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F / L.

Vs. Brazil: Italy uses Type C/F/L plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Italian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇱🇻 Latvia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Latvia uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N and has mixed 127V / 220V power at 60Hz.

Latvian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇱🇹 Lithuania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Lithuania uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Lithuanian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Luxembourg uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Luxembourg travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇲🇹 Malta

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Brazil: Malta uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and has 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Maltese travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇲🇩 Moldova

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Moldova uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Moldovan travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇲🇨 Monaco

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / E / F.

Vs. Brazil: Monaco uses Type C/E/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Travelers from Monaco should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇲🇪 Montenegro

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Montenegro uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Montenegrin travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇳🇱 Netherlands

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: The Netherlands uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and has 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Dutch travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: North Macedonia uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Travelers from North Macedonia should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇳🇴 Norway

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Norway uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Norwegian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇵🇱 Poland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / E.

Vs. Brazil: Poland uses Type C/E plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Polish travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇵🇹 Portugal

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Portugal uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Portuguese travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇷🇴 Romania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Romania uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Romanian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇷🇺 Russia

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Russia uses Type C/F plugs and 220–230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Russian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇷🇸 Serbia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Serbia uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Serbian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇸🇰 Slovakia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / E.

Vs. Brazil: Slovakia uses Type C/E plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and has 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Slovak travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇸🇮 Slovenia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Slovenia uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Slovenian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇪🇸 Spain

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Spain uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and has 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Spanish travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇸🇪 Sweden

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Sweden uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Swedish travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇨🇭 Switzerland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / J.

Vs. Brazil: Switzerland uses Type C/J plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Swiss travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇺🇦 Ukraine

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Ukraine uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Ukrainian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Brazil: The United Kingdom uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and has 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

UK travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇻🇦 Vatican City

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F / L.

Vs. Brazil: Vatican City uses Type C/F/L plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Travelers from Vatican City should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

↑ Back to Jump Menu

🌏 Asia

map of Asia

🔌 220–240V / 50–60 Hz Countries

⚠️ Plug Adapter Needed — Voltage Converter May Be Needed in 127V Areas

Most travelers from these countries are used to higher voltage than Brazil’s 127V areas, but Brazil also has 220V power in some places.

➡️ Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V are fine with a plug adapter only
➡️ Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may work in Brazil’s 220V areas but may not work properly in 127V areas
➡️ Plug shapes vary widely across Asia, so check your plug type before you pack

🇦🇫 Afghanistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Afghanistan uses 220V / 50Hz power and Type C/F plugs. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and has 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Afghan travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇦🇲 Armenia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Armenia uses 220V / 50Hz power and Type C/F plugs. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Armenian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Azerbaijan uses Type C/F plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Azerbaijani travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇧🇭 Bahrain

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Brazil: Bahrain uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Bahraini travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, Type C / D / G / K.

Vs. Brazil: Bangladesh uses higher voltage and several plug types. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Bangladeshi travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇧🇹 Bhutan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / D / G / M.

Vs. Brazil: Bhutan uses 230V / 50Hz power with Type C/D/G/M plugs. Brazil mainly uses Type N and has mixed 127V / 220V power.

Bhutanese travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇧🇳 Brunei

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Brazil: Brunei uses Type G plugs and 240V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Bruneian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇰🇭 Cambodia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type A / C / G.

Vs. Brazil: Cambodia uses higher voltage and a mixed plug setup. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and has 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Cambodian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇨🇳 China

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type A / C / I.

Vs. Brazil: China uses 220V / 50Hz power with Type A/C/I plugs. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Chinese travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇨🇾 Cyprus

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Brazil: Cyprus uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Cypriot travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇬🇪 Georgia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Georgia uses Type C/F plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N and has mixed 127V / 220V power.

Georgian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇮🇳 India

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / D / M.

Vs. Brazil: India uses Type C/D/M plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Indian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇮🇩 Indonesia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Indonesia uses Type C/F plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Indonesian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇮🇷 Iran

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Iran uses 220V / 50Hz power and Type C/F plugs. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Iranian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇮🇶 Iraq

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / D / G.

Vs. Brazil: Iraq uses Type C/D/G plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N and has 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Iraqi travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇮🇱 Israel

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / H.

Vs. Brazil: Israel uses Type C/H plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Israeli travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇯🇴 Jordan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F / G.

Vs. Brazil: Jordan uses Type C/F/G plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Jordanian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Kazakhstan uses Type C/F plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N and has mixed 127V / 220V power.

Kazakh travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇰🇼 Kuwait

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Brazil: Kuwait uses Type G plugs and 240V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Kuwaiti travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Kyrgyzstan uses Type C/F plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Kyrgyz travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇱🇦 Laos

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type A / B / C / E / F.

Vs. Brazil: Laos uses 230V / 50Hz power and a mixed plug setup. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Lao travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇱🇧 Lebanon

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F / G.

Vs. Brazil: Lebanon uses Type C/F/G plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Lebanese travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇲🇾 Malaysia

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Brazil: Malaysia uses Type G plugs and 240V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Malaysian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇲🇻 Maldives

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Brazil: Maldives uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Maldivian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇲🇳 Mongolia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / E.

Vs. Brazil: Mongolia uses Type C/E plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and has 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Mongolian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇲🇲 Myanmar

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type A / B / C / D / G.

Vs. Brazil: Myanmar uses 230V / 50Hz power with several plug types. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Travelers from Myanmar should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇳🇵 Nepal

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / D / M.

Vs. Brazil: Nepal uses Type C/D/M plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Nepalese travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇴🇲 Oman

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Brazil: Oman uses Type G plugs and 240V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Omani travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇵🇰 Pakistan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / D / M.

Vs. Brazil: Pakistan uses Type C/D/M plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Pakistani travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇵🇭 Philippines

Home: 220V, 60 Hz, Type A / B / C.

Vs. Brazil: The Philippines and Brazil both use 60Hz power, but Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and has mixed 127V / 220V power.

Filipino travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇶🇦 Qatar

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Brazil: Qatar uses Type G plugs and 240V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Qatari travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Home: 220–240V, 60 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Brazil: Saudi Arabia and Brazil both use 60Hz power, but Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and has mixed 127V / 220V electricity.

Saudi travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇸🇬 Singapore

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Brazil: Singapore uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Singaporean travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇰🇷 South Korea

Home: 220V, 60 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: South Korea and Brazil both use 60Hz power, but Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and has 127V / 220V power.

South Korean travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type D / G / M.

Vs. Brazil: Sri Lanka uses Type D/G/M plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Sri Lankan travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇸🇾 Syria

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / E / L.

Vs. Brazil: Syria uses Type C/E/L plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Syrian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇹🇯 Tajikistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Tajikistan uses Type C/F plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Tajik travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇹🇭 Thailand

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, Type A / B / C / F / O.

Vs. Brazil: Thailand uses 220–230V / 50Hz power and several plug types. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Thai travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇹🇱 Timor-Leste

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / F / I.

Vs. Brazil: Timor-Leste uses Type C/F/I plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Travelers from Timor-Leste should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇹🇷 Turkey

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Turkey uses Type C/F plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Turkish travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇹🇲 Turkmenistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Turkmenistan uses Type C/F plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Turkmen travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Home: 220–240V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Brazil: The United Arab Emirates uses Type G plugs and 220–240V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

UAE travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇺🇿 Uzbekistan

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Uzbekistan uses Type C/F plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Uzbek travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇻🇳 Vietnam

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type A / B / C.

Vs. Brazil: Vietnam uses 220V / 50Hz power with Type A/B/C plugs. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Vietnamese travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇾🇪 Yemen

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type A / C / D / G.

Vs. Brazil: Yemen uses 230V / 50Hz power with Type A/C/D/G plugs. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Yemeni travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🔌 100–120V Countries

⚠️ Plug Adapter Needed — Be Careful With 220V Areas

Travelers from these countries are closer to Brazil’s 127V areas, but Brazil also has 220V power in some places.

➡️ Dual-voltage electronics are fine with a plug adapter
➡️ Single-voltage 100–120V appliances may be unsafe in Brazil’s 220V areas
➡️ Plug needs depend on the plug shape used at home

🇯🇵 Japan

Home: 100V, 50/60 Hz, Type A / B.

Vs. Brazil: Japan uses Type A/B plugs and lower voltage. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and has 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Japanese travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Be careful with single-voltage 100V appliances, especially in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Home: 110V, 60 Hz, Type A / B.

Vs. Brazil: Taiwan and Brazil both use 60Hz power, but Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and has mixed 127V / 220V electricity.

Taiwanese travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 110V appliances may not be safe in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

↑ Back to Jump Menu

🌍 Africa

map of Africa

🔌 220–240V / 50 Hz Countries

⚠️ Plug Adapter Needed — Voltage Converter May Be Needed in 127V Areas

Most travelers from these countries are used to higher voltage than Brazil’s 127V areas, but Brazil also has 220V power in some places.

➡️ Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V are fine with a plug adapter only
➡️ Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may work in Brazil’s 220V areas but may not work properly in 127V areas
➡️ Plug shapes vary across Africa, so check your plug type before you pack

🇩🇿 Algeria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Algeria uses 230V / 50Hz power and Type C/F plugs. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and has 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Algerian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇦🇴 Angola

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.

Vs. Brazil: Angola uses 220V / 50Hz power and Type C plugs. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Angolan travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇧🇯 Benin

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / E.

Vs. Brazil: Benin uses Type C/E plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and has mixed 127V / 220V power.

Beninese travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇧🇼 Botswana

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type D / G / M.

Vs. Brazil: Botswana uses 230V / 50Hz power and Type D/G/M plugs. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Botswana travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / E.

Vs. Brazil: Burkina Faso uses Type C/E plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Travelers from Burkina Faso should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇧🇮 Burundi

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / E.

Vs. Brazil: Burundi uses Type C/E plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N and has mixed 127V / 220V power.

Burundian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇨🇲 Cameroon

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / E.

Vs. Brazil: Cameroon uses Type C/E plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Cameroonian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇨🇫 Central African Republic

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / E.

Vs. Brazil: The Central African Republic uses Type C/E plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Travelers from the Central African Republic should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇹🇩 Chad

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / E / F.

Vs. Brazil: Chad uses Type C/E/F plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Chadian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇰🇲 Comoros

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / E.

Vs. Brazil: Comoros uses Type C/E plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Travelers from Comoros should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇨🇬 Congo / Republic of the Congo

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / E.

Vs. Brazil: Congo uses Type C/E plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Travelers from Congo should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.

Vs. Brazil: The Democratic Republic of the Congo uses Type C plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Travelers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇩🇯 Djibouti

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / E.

Vs. Brazil: Djibouti uses Type C/E plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Djiboutian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220V appliances may not work properly in Brazil’s 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇪🇬 Egypt

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Egypt uses Type C/F plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Egyptian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / E.

Vs. Brazil: Equatorial Guinea uses Type C/E plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Travelers from Equatorial Guinea should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇪🇷 Eritrea

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.

Vs. Brazil: Eritrea uses Type C plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Eritrean travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇸🇿 Eswatini / Swaziland

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type M.

Vs. Brazil: Eswatini uses Type M plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Travelers from Eswatini should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇪🇹 Ethiopia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / F / L.

Vs. Brazil: Ethiopia uses Type C/F/L plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Ethiopian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇬🇦 Gabon

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.

Vs. Brazil: Gabon uses Type C plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Gabonese travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇬🇲 Gambia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Brazil: The Gambia uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Gambian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇬🇭 Ghana

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type D / G.

Vs. Brazil: Ghana uses Type D/G plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Ghanaian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇬🇳 Guinea

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: Guinea uses Type C/F plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Travelers from Guinea should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.

Vs. Brazil: Guinea-Bissau uses Type C plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Travelers from Guinea-Bissau should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇰🇪 Kenya

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Brazil: Kenya uses Type G plugs and 240V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Kenyan travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇱🇸 Lesotho

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type M.

Vs. Brazil: Lesotho uses Type M plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Travelers from Lesotho should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇱🇾 Libya

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / F / L.

Vs. Brazil: Libya uses Type C/F/L plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Libyan travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇲🇼 Malawi

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Brazil: Malawi uses Type G plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Malawian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇲🇱 Mali

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / E.

Vs. Brazil: Mali uses Type C/E plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Malian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇲🇷 Mauritania

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.

Vs. Brazil: Mauritania uses Type C plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Mauritanian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇲🇺 Mauritius

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / E / G.

Vs. Brazil: Mauritius uses Type C/E/G plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Mauritian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇲🇦 Morocco

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / E.

Vs. Brazil: Morocco uses Type C/E plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Moroccan travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇲🇿 Mozambique

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / F / M.

Vs. Brazil: Mozambique uses Type C/F/M plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Mozambican travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇳🇦 Namibia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type M.

Vs. Brazil: Namibia uses Type M plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Namibian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇳🇪 Niger

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / E.

Vs. Brazil: Niger uses Type C/E plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Travelers from Niger should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇳🇬 Nigeria

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type D / G.

Vs. Brazil: Nigeria uses Type D/G plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Nigerian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇷🇼 Rwanda

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / J.

Vs. Brazil: Rwanda uses Type C/J plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Rwandan travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / F.

Vs. Brazil: São Tomé and Príncipe uses Type C/F plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Travelers from São Tomé and Príncipe should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇸🇳 Senegal

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / D / E.

Vs. Brazil: Senegal uses Type C/D/E plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Senegalese travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇸🇨 Seychelles

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Brazil: Seychelles uses Type G plugs and 240V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Travelers from Seychelles should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type D / G.

Vs. Brazil: Sierra Leone uses Type D/G plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Sierra Leonean travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇸🇴 Somalia

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C / G.

Vs. Brazil: Somalia uses Type C/G plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Somali travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇿🇦 South Africa

Home: 220–230V, 50 Hz, Type C / D / M / N.

Vs. Brazil: South Africa uses 220–230V / 50Hz power and Type C/D/M/N plugs. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

South African travelers may already have some Type N-compatible gear, but should still check plug shape carefully. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇸🇸 South Sudan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C.

Vs. Brazil: South Sudan uses Type C plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Travelers from South Sudan should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇸🇩 Sudan

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / D.

Vs. Brazil: Sudan uses Type C/D plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Sudanese travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇹🇿 Tanzania

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type D / G.

Vs. Brazil: Tanzania uses Type D/G plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Tanzanian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇹🇬 Togo

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type C.

Vs. Brazil: Togo uses Type C plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Togolese travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇹🇳 Tunisia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / E.

Vs. Brazil: Tunisia uses Type C/E plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Tunisian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇺🇬 Uganda

Home: 240V, 50 Hz, Type G.

Vs. Brazil: Uganda uses Type G plugs and 240V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Ugandan travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220–240V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇿🇲 Zambia

Home: 230V, 50 Hz, Type C / D / G.

Vs. Brazil: Zambia uses Type C/D/G plugs and 230V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 127V / 220V, 60Hz power.

Zambian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine, but single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

What to pack:

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Home: 220V, 50 Hz, Type D / G.

Vs. Brazil: Zimbabwe uses Type D/G plugs and 220V / 50Hz power. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and mixed 127V / 220V power.

Zimbabwean travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage 220V appliances may only work properly in Brazil’s 220V areas.

What to pack:

🔌 120V or Mixed-Voltage Countries

⚠️ Plug Adapter Needed — Check Mixed-Voltage Appliances Carefully

Travelers from these countries may already be closer to Brazil’s 127V areas, but Brazil also has 220V power in some places.

➡️ Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V are fine with the right plug adapter
➡️ Single-voltage 120V appliances may be unsafe in Brazil’s 220V areas
➡️ Mixed-voltage countries require extra label-checking
➡️ Plug shape still matters because Brazil mainly uses Type N

🇱🇷 Liberia

Home: 120V, 60 Hz, Type A / B / C.

Vs. Brazil: Liberia is close to Brazil’s 127V areas for voltage and frequency, but Brazil mainly uses Type N plugs and also has 220V outlets in some places.

Liberian travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Most modern electronics are fine if labeled 100–240V. Single-voltage 120V appliances may not be safe in 220V areas.

What to pack:

🇲🇬 Madagascar

Home: 127V / 220V mix, 50 Hz, Type C / E.

Vs. Brazil: Madagascar and Brazil both have mixed-voltage systems, but Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets and 60Hz power.

Madagascan travelers should bring a plug adapter for Brazil. Dual-voltage electronics are usually fine. Single-voltage appliances need to match the outlet voltage where you are staying in Brazil.

What to pack:

↑ Back to Jump Menu

✅ Universal Packing Checklist

Use this checklist no matter where you’re traveling from. Adjust only adapter vs converter based on your home country, plug type, and the devices you personally plan to bring.

Essential Power Gear

  • Universal adapter — especially useful if you are traveling from outside the Type N plug world or combining Brazil with other South American countries
  • Travel power strip
  • Multi-port USB charger
  • Power bank, especially for airport days, Rio sightseeing, beach days, Amazon excursions, Iguaçu Falls, boat trips, long transfers, day trips, and heavy phone-use travel days

Conditional — Only If Needed

  • Plug adapter
    Required if your home plug does not fit Brazil’s Type N outlets
  • Voltage converter
    Required only if you bring a single-voltage appliance or specialty device that does not match the outlet voltage where you are staying in Brazil

Organization & Protection

Quick Safety Check

Look for “100–240V” printed on chargers and devices. Brazil mainly uses Type N plugs and operates on 127V / 220V, 60Hz.

For travelers from countries with 100–127V power:

✔ Plug adapter usually needed
⚠ Voltage converter may be needed if you plug a single-voltage 100–127V appliance into a 220V outlet

For travelers from 220–240V countries:

✔ Plug adapter usually needed
⚠ Voltage converter may be needed if you need to use a single-voltage 220–240V appliance in a 127V area

For everyone:

✔ Dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V usually only need the right plug adapter
⚠ Single-voltage appliances need extra checking because Brazil has both 127V and 220V power

🎒 Final Tips for Brazil

For travelers from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, and other lower-voltage countries, Brazil is not as simple as just packing a plug adapter and forgetting about it. Brazil mainly uses Type N outlets, so you will usually need an adapter, and the voltage can be either 127V or 220V depending on the city, building, hotel, or outlet.

For travelers from Europe, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, most of Asia, much of Africa, and many 220–240V countries, Brazil can be partly familiar in 220V areas, but not everywhere. You will usually need a plug adapter for Brazil’s Type N outlets, and single-voltage 220–240V appliances may not work properly in 127V areas.

Adapters change plug shape, not voltage. If your device does not match the outlet voltage where you are staying in Brazil and is not dual-voltage, a plug adapter alone does not solve the problem.

Brazil’s setup is easy once you know the two big rules: Type N plugs and mixed 127V / 220V power. That means your phone charger is probably fine if it says 100–240V, but your hair dryer, curling iron, straightener, steamer, kettle, or heating pad needs more attention.

Outlet voltage can vary. Do not assume every outlet in Brazil is the same. If you are using anything single-voltage, check the device label and confirm the outlet voltage before plugging it in.

Outlets can still be limited. Hotels, apartments, pousadas, beach rentals, jungle lodges, older buildings, and budget rooms may not always have enough conveniently placed outlets near the bed, desk, mirror, or luggage area. A travel power strip makes charging much easier.

USB ports are not guaranteed. Do not assume your hotel room, airport gate, transfer van, café, resort lobby, boat, lodge, or bedside lamp will have built-in USB charging.

Hair tools are still the biggest risk. If yours is not dual-voltage and does not match the outlet voltage where you are staying, either bring the correct voltage converter, use hotel-provided tools, or switch to a dual-voltage travel version.

Power banks are incredibly useful. Long flights, airport delays, Rio sightseeing, beach days, Amazon excursions, Iguaçu Falls, boat trips, full-day tours, long transfers, and heavy photo/video days can drain your phone fast.

Brazil’s power setup is manageable once you know what you are dealing with. The main things to remember are Type N outlets, 127V / 220V power, and 60Hz frequency. Once your charging setup is ready, you are set for beaches, waterfalls, rainforest adventures, city days, food tours, island trips, and all those big Brazil travel moments.

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

←
→

Leave a Reply

Discover more from Travel Tips with Love ♥

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading