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Plug & voltage lookup
What plug type, voltage, and frequency does your destination use? Pick where you're coming from and where you're going. Covers 155 countries.
Select both countries to see plug type, voltage, and the adapter you'll need to pack.
A few things worth knowing
Most modern phones, laptops, and USB chargers are dual-voltage (rated for the full 100–240 V range, 50/60 Hz). The small print on the charger brick will tell you. If it lists the full range, you only need a plug adapter, not a voltage converter.
Hair dryers, curling irons, and kettles often are not dual-voltage. Plugging a 120 V US hair dryer into a 230 V European outlet is the most common avoidable traveler mistake — the heating element fries within seconds. Either buy a travel-rated dual-voltage version or use the one in the hotel.
Universal travel adapters with slide-out pins for Types A, C, G, and I cover most of the world for around $20–30. Single-pattern adapters are cheaper and smaller if you consistently travel to one region.
Frequency (50 vs 60 Hz) rarely matters for modern electronics — every laptop, phone, and modern appliance handles either. It mostly matters for clock motors and a few specialised industrial devices.