Buy a Travel Plug Adapter
A travel plug adapter, also spelled adaptor, lets your plug fit a foreign wall outlet. It does not convert voltage. Before buying, check your destination’s outlet shape, your device’s voltage label, and whether you need only a plug adapter or a separate voltage converter.
1. Match the plug type
Start with the plug and outlet style used at your destination. The same country may use more than one outlet type, so check the country page or the plug-type reference before packing.
2. Check your device voltage
Chargers and electronics labeled 100–240V work worldwide with the correct plug adapter or adaptor. Single-voltage devices may need a voltage converter.
3. Watch high-wattage appliances
Hair dryers, curling irons, straighteners, kettles, and other heat appliances are the troublemakers. Check wattage and voltage before using them overseas.
4. Choose the right adapter style
- Simple plug adapters are small and cheap.
- Universal adapters cover many countries in one kit.
- USB-C and USB-A ports are useful for phones and tablets.
- Adapters do not convert voltage.
Need to identify the outlet first? Use the international plug types reference, browse travel adapters by country, or review 110V vs. 220V travel power before buying.
Adapter and Outlet Type Chart
Type A
NEMA 1-15 / US & Japan plug
Ungrounded North American plug.
Type B
NEMA 5-15 / grounded US plug
Grounded North American plug.
Type C
Europlug / CEE 7/16
Ungrounded European plug.
Type D
BS 546 / 5 amp round-pin
British legacy round-pin plug.
Type E / Type F
CEE 7/5 and CEE 7/4 Schuko
European grounded round-pin plugs.
Type G
BS 1363 / UK fused plug
UK grounded plug.
Type H
SI 32 / Israel plug
Israel grounded plug.
Type I
AS/NZS 3112 / Australia & New Zealand
Australia / New Zealand grounded plug.
Type J
SEV 1011 / Switzerland
Swiss grounded plug.
Type K
DS 60884-2-D1 / Denmark
Danish grounded plug.
Type L
CEI 23-50 / Italy
Italian grounded plug.
Type M
BS 546 / 15 amp round-pin
Southern African grounded plug.
Type N
IEC 60906-1 / Brazil
Brazil grounded plug.
Type O
TIS 166-2549 / Thailand
Thailand grounded plug.
British Shaver Outlet
BS 4573 / shaver socket
Low-wattage bathroom outlet.
Travel Plug Adapter FAQ
Does a travel plug adapter convert voltage?
A travel plug adapter, also spelled adaptor, changes plug shape only. It does not convert voltage.
What should I check before buying a travel adapter?
Check the plug type used at your destination, the voltage rating printed on your device or charger, and whether your electronics are labeled 100–240V.
Do dual-voltage electronics need a voltage converter?
Most dual-voltage electronics labeled 100–240V do not need a voltage converter. They usually need only the correct plug adapter or adaptor for the outlet shape.
Recommended Travel Adapter / Adaptor Options
Recommended International Travel Adapter / Adaptor
One kit. Covers most countries worldwide. Built-in surge protection.
- Multiple international plug types included
- Multiple AC outlets
- USB-A and USB-C ports
- Works with 100–240V dual-voltage electronics
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