World Power Plugs & Sockets

Travelling abroad? Find out which power plugs, sockets, and wall outlets are used in your destination country, and check if you need a travel adapter or voltage converter. This site covers all international plug types — two-pin and three-pin, grounded and ungrounded — along with electricity standards, voltage (110–120V and 220–240V), and frequency (50Hz or 60Hz) for every country in the world. Whether you need a simple power outlet adapter, a universal travel adapter, or a full voltage converter, find everything you need before you pack.

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International Plug & Socket Types

There are 15 plug and socket types used around the world — from the flat-pin Type A outlets in North America to the rectangular-pin Type G sockets in the UK. Find out which countries use each type, whether it is grounded, and how many pins it has.

57 countries

Type A

Ungrounded • 2 pins

Type A plugs have two flat parallel pins. This ungrounded plug is commonly used in North America, Central America, and Japan. It's one of the oldest plug designs still in use.

51 countries

Type B

Grounded • 3 pins

Type B plugs have two flat parallel pins plus a grounding pin. This is the grounded version of Type A and is the standard in North America.

146 countries

Type C

Ungrounded • 2 pins

Type C plugs have two round pins. Also known as the Europlug, it's one of the most widely used plug types in the world, compatible with many socket types.

30 countries

Type D

Grounded • 3 pins

Type D plugs have three large round pins in a triangular pattern. This is an old British standard still used primarily in India.

41 countries

Type E

Grounded • 2 pins

Type E plugs have two round pins with a hole for the socket's grounding pin. The grounding pin is part of the socket, not the plug.

75 countries

Type F

Grounded • 2 pins

Type F plugs have two round pins with grounding clips on the sides. Also known as the Schuko plug, it's the most common in continental Europe.

63 countries

Type G

Grounded • 3 pins

Type G plugs have three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. Known for its built-in fuse, it's considered one of the safest plug designs.

3 countries

Type H

Grounded • 3 pins

Type H plugs are unique to Israel with three pins in a V-shape. Modern Type H sockets also accept Type C plugs.

23 countries

Type I

Grounded • 3 pins

Type I plugs have two angled flat pins in a V-shape, plus a grounding pin. The angled pins distinguish it from other flat-pin designs.

4 countries

Type J

Grounded • 3 pins

Type J plugs have three round pins with the grounding pin offset from center. It's similar to Type C but with a third grounding pin.

7 countries

Type K

Grounded • 3 pins

Type K plugs have three round pins with the grounding pin positioned as a semicircular pin. Unique to Denmark and Greenland.

10 countries

Type L

Grounded • 3 pins

Type L plugs have three round pins in a row. There are two variants: 10A (smaller) and 16A (larger with wider pin spacing).

7 countries

Type M

Grounded • 3 pins

Type M plugs have three large round pins in a triangular pattern, larger than Type D. Used for high-power appliances and as the standard in South Africa.

2 countries

Type N

Grounded • 3 pins

Type N plugs have three round pins and come in 10A and 20A versions. Brazil's standard plug type since 2007.

1 countries

Type O

Grounded • 3 pins

Type O plugs have three round pins and are used exclusively in Thailand. Similar in appearance to Type F but with a third grounding pin.

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Power Plugs & Sockets by Country

Browse plug types, wall socket standards, voltage, and frequency for every country in the world, organised by continent. Select any country to check if you need a travel adapter or voltage converter.