// query: SELECT * FROM countries ORDER BY plug_types
Power Plugs by Country
Check outlet shapes, voltage and frequency before you pack chargers, adapters or small appliances. Socket types differ significantly across regions.
Type I
T:IType C / N
T:C/NType A / B
T:A/BType C / E
T:C/EType C / F
T:C/FType C / D / M
T:C/D/MType G
T:GType C / F / L
T:C/F/LType C / J
T:C/JType A / B / C
T:A/B/C// adapter.tips
Adapters change shape
They let your plug fit into a different socket shape. They do not change the voltage.
Converters change voltage
Needed for single-voltage appliances. Most phone and laptop chargers are dual-voltage — check the label on the brick.