Are you planning to travel abroad? Check if you need an adapter for the outlets used in that particular country. In this article, you will find information about the plugs and outlets used in most countries around the world.

Your first challenge is to make sure that you can connect your device to the outlet. The good news is that all EU countries and others (such as Egypt, Indonesia, and Argentina) have outlets that accept our cables (Type C).

The bad news is that according to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), there are 14 different types of plugs (Type A to Type N) used worldwide. In places where the type of plug differs, you will need an adapter that has the correct configuration for the outlets at your destination. Some places where you will definitely need an adapter include the USA and Japan (Type A socket), the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia (Type G socket), as well as some countries in Latin America and Africa that have different or even multiple types of sockets.

The 3 best tips?

To explore the plugs you need for any destination worldwide, refer to the IEC World Plugs list. For countries that report multiple types of plugs, ask your hotel what kind of plugs they have. Or you can buy an adapter for all reported plug types for each country.

Buy adapter plugs before you leave. Why risk not finding what you need at your destination and why waste precious travel time in a search for an adapter?

Use for multiple devices: To connect more than one devices at the same time, you can buy an adapter for each device and connect each one to a separate outlet. Or you can buy just one adapter and a power strip with multiple outlets. Have a good trip!