Travel tools

Simple, useful utilities for before, during and after your trip.

Plugs & electricity

Voltage
127 V
Frequency
60 Hz
Plug types
Type A (two flat pins) Β· Type B (two flat pins + ground)
Coming fromAdapter?Voltage converter?Note
United States / CanadaNoNoIdentical plugs and voltage.
United Kingdom / IrelandYesCheck deviceType G β†’ A/B adapter required; check device label for 100–240 V.
EU / SchengenYesCheck deviceType C/E/F β†’ A/B adapter; dual-voltage chargers are fine.
Australia / NZYesCheck deviceType I β†’ A/B adapter required.

Practical tips

  • Most modern phone/laptop chargers are dual-voltage (100–240 V) - no converter needed, just an adapter.
  • Hair dryers, straighteners and shavers often are NOT dual-voltage. Use a hotel-supplied one or buy locally.
  • Older buildings may lack the third (ground) pin on outlets.

Source: IEC World Plugs database, CFE residential voltage standard