Reference charts showing voltages, outlet types, and color systems by country
Article ID: ART169047 | | | Date published: 11/28/2017 | | | Date last updated: 02/20/2019 |
Description
Learn which voltages, outlet types, and color systems are used by countries around the world.
Solution
The voltage, power outlet type, and color system used in each country are indicated below.
In addition, there might be cases where the power outlet types differ within a country depending on the area. For details on voltages, power outlet types, and color systems, you are recommended to contact the place of your destination in prior to your departure.
Asia
Country/Region | AC Power | Color system | Plug type (*) | |
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Voltage | Frequency | |||
India | 220 / 230 / 240V | 50Hz | PAL | B, C, BF |
Indonesia | 127 / 220 / 230V | 50Hz | PAL | C |
Singapore | 110 / 230V | 50Hz | PAL | B, BF |
Sri Lanka | 230V | 50Hz | PAL | B, C, BF |
Thailand | 220 / 240V | 50Hz | PAL | A, BF, C |
Korea | 110 / 220V | 60Hz | NTSC | A, C |
China | 110 / 220V | 50Hz | PAL | A, B, BF, C, O |
Nepal | 220V | 50Hz | PAL | C |
Pakistan | 220 / 230V | 50Hz | PAL | B, C |
Bangladesh | 240V | 50Hz | PAL | C |
Philippines | 110 / 220 / 230 / 240V | 60Hz | NTSC | A, BF, O |
Viet Nam | 110 / 220V | 50Hz | SECAM | A, C |
Hong Kong | 200 / 220V | 50Hz | PAL | B, BF |
Macau | 220V | 50Hz | PAL | B, C |
Malaysia | 240V | 50Hz | PAL | B, BF, C |
Taiwan | 110V | 60Hz | NTSC | A |
Japan | 100V | 50Hz / 60Hz | NTSC | A |
Oceania
Country/Region | AC Power | Color system | Plug type (*) | |
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Voltage | Frequency | |||
Australia | 240 / 250V | 50Hz | PAL | O |
Guam | 110 / 120V | 60Hz | NTSC | A |
Tahiti | 220V | 60Hz | SECAM | C |
Tonga | 240V | 60Hz | NTSC | O |
New Zealand | 220 / 240V | 50Hz | PAL | O |
Fiji | 120 / 240V | 50Hz | NTSC | O |
New Caledonia | 220 / 230V | 50Hz | SECAM | C, O |
North America
Country/Region | AC Power | Color system | Plug type (*) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Voltage | Frequency | |||
United States of America | 120V | 60Hz | NTSC | A |
Canada | 120 / 240V | 60Hz | NTSC | A |
Latin America
Country/Region | AC Power | Color system | Plug type (*) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Voltage | Frequency | |||
Argentina | 220V | 50Hz | PAL | O, C, BF |
Colombia | 110 / 120 / 150V | 50Hz | NTSC | A |
Jamaica | 110 / 220V | 50Hz | NTSC | A |
Chile | 220V | 50Hz | NTSC | B, C |
Haiti | 110 / 220V | 60Hz | NTSC | A |
Panama | 120 / 240V | 60Hz | NTSC | A |
Bahamas | 120 / 240V | 60Hz | NTSC | A |
Puerto Rico | 120 / 240V | 60Hz | NTSC | A |
Brazil | 220V | 60Hz | M-PAL | A, C |
Venezuela | 120 / 240V | 60Hz | NTSC | A |
Peru | 220V | 60Hz | NTSC | A, C |
Mexico | 110 / 120 / 220V | 60Hz | NTSC | A |
Europe
Country/Region | AC Power | Color system | Plug type (*) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Voltage | Frequency | |||
Iceland | 230V | 50Hz | PAL | C |
Ireland | 230V | 50Hz | PAL | C |
United Kingdom | 240V | 50Hz | PAL | B, BF |
Italy | 220V | 50Hz | PAL | C |
Austria | 220 / 230V | 50Hz | PAL | C |
Netherlands | 220 / 230V | 50Hz | PAL | C |
Greece | 220 / 230V | 50Hz | SECAM | C |
Swiss Confederation | 220 / 230V | 50Hz | PAL | C |
Sweden | 220 / 230V | 50Hz | PAL | C |
Spain | 127 / 220 / 230V | 50Hz | PAL | A, C |
Denmark | 220 / 230V | 50Hz | PAL | C |
Germany | 220 / 230V | 50Hz | PAL | C |
Norway | 230V | 50Hz | PAL | C |
Hungary | 220V | 50Hz | SECAM | C |
Finland | 220 / 230V | 50Hz | PAL | C |
France | 127 / 220 / 230V | 50Hz | SECAM | C |
Belgium | 127 / 220 / 230V | 50Hz | PAL | C |
Poland | 220V | 50Hz | SECAM | B, C |
Portugal | 220 / 230V | 50Hz | PAL | B, C |
Romania | 220V | 50Hz | PAL | C |
Russia | 127 / 220V | 50Hz | SECAM | A, B, C |
The Near and Middle East
Country/Region | AC Power | Color system | Plug type (*) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Voltage | Frequency | |||
Israel | 220 / 230V | 50Hz | PAL | C |
Iran | 220 / 230V | 50Hz | SECAM | C |
Kuwait | 240V | 50Hz | PAL | B, C |
Jordan | 220V | 50Hz | PAL | B, BF |
Turkey | 220V | 50Hz | PAL | C |
Africa
Country/Region | AC Power | Color system | Plug type (*) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Voltage | Frequency | |||
Algeria | 127 / 220V | 50Hz | PAL | A, B, BF, C |
Egypt | 220V | 50Hz | PAL | B, BF, C |
Canary Islands | 127 / 220V | 50Hz | PAL | C |
Guinea | 220V | 50Hz | PAL | C |
Kenya | 240V | 50Hz | PAL | B, C |
Zambia | 230V | 50Hz | PAL | B, BF |
Tanzania | 230V | 50Hz | PAL | B, BF |
South Africa | 220 / 230 / 250V | 50Hz | PAL | B, C, BF |
Mozambique | 220V | 50Hz | PAL | C |
Morocco | 115 / 200V | 50Hz | SECAM | C |
*Overseas power plug (outlet) types*Overseas power plug (outlet) types
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