Planning to travel abroad? Check whether you need an adaptor for the sockets used in your destination country. In this article, you will find information about the plugs and sockets used in most countries around the world.
Your first challenge is to make sure you can plug your device into the socket. The good news is that all EU countries and other countries (such as Egypt, Indonesia and Argentina) have sockets that accept our cables (type c).
The bad news is that, according to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), there are 14 different plug types (Type A to Type N) used around the world. In places where the plug type differs, you will need an adaptor with the right configuration for the sockets at your destination. Some places where you will definitely need an adaptor include the USA and Japan (socket type A), the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia (socket type G), as well as some Latin American and African countries that have different or even multiple socket types.
The 3 top tips?
To find out which plugs you need for any destination around the world, consult the IEC World Plugs list. For countries with multiple plug types listed, ask your hotel which types they use. Alternatively, you can buy adaptors for all the plug types listed for each country.
Buy plug adaptors before you leave. Why risk not finding what you need at your destination, and why waste precious travel time searching for an adaptor?
Using multiple devices: To plug in more than one device at a time, you can buy an adaptor for each device and plug each one into a separate socket. Alternatively, you can buy a single adaptor and a multi-socket extension lead. Have a great trip!
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