What travel adapter do I need for China?

For China there are three associated plug types, types A, C and I. Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins, plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type I is the plug which has three flat pins in a triangular pattern. China operates on a 220V supply voltage and 50Hz.

What is the Chinese standard plug?

In China the power plugs and sockets are of type A, C and I. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

Does China need voltage adapter?

Voltage converter needed in China? In China the standard voltage is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. You cannot use your electric appliances in China without a voltage converter, because the standard voltage in China (220 V) is higher than in the United States of America (120 V).

Do Chinese plugs work in USA?

Most North American countries use 110V electricity, while China uses 220V electricity, and if you try to plug an an appliance in using just a plug adapter, you’ll ruin your appliance and might destroy the socket and cause an electrical short. Not all appliances will need a voltage converter (see Extra Tips below).

Do I need a power plug adapter or voltage converter in China?

Select your country of residence to check automatically if you need a power plug adapter or voltage converter in China. First select your country of residence, so we can give you more specific information. In China the power plugs and sockets are of type A, C and I. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

Can I charge my phone in China with a US adapter?

When you’re packing, don’t forget a US to China power adapter, so you can keep your phone and other electronic necessities charged during your trip. Which power outlets do they use in China?

What is the standard power plug type in China?

In China the power plugs and sockets are of type A, C and I. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

Can I use my electric appliances in China?

You can use your electric appliances in China, if the standard voltage in your country is in between 220 – 240 V (as is in the UK, Europe, Australia and most of Asia and Africa). Manufacturers take these small deviations into account.