International Socket Types You Should Know About If You Are Traveller!

If you are a frequent traveller or planning to travel to a new country, here are the international socket types that you should know about. Based on that, you can buy a universal travel charger for your devices to charge.

Based on this information, you can buy a suitable international travel charger. You can also check out powerplugsocket.com for more detailed information about the socket.

1. Type A and B

This is the most common adapter used in the area of North America and some parts of Asia as well.

adapter used in United States, Japan, Mexico, Columbia, Thailand, Panama, Cuba, Philippines, and Taiwan

Type A and B types of sockets are used in countries like.

  • United States.
  • Japan.
  • Mexico.
  • Columbia.
  • Thailand.
  • Panama.
  • Cuba.
  • Philippines.
  • Taiwan.

2. Type C, E, F (European Countries)

The C, E, and F types of sizes are found in almost all European Union countries. So if you are planning to visit anyone, make sure to buy a good universal travel charger that supports these sockets.

Adapter and socket Used In Eropean Union Countries.
  • Germany
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Austria
  • Greece
  • Turkey
  • Romania
  • Hungary
  • Belgium
  • Norway
  • Sweden
  • Finland
  • Switzerland
  • Russia
  • Serbia
  • Ukraine

3. Type G

Adapter Used In united kingdom, ireland, maylesia and singapore.
  • UK
  • Ireland
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
  • Hong Kong
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Bahrain
  • Qatar
  • Kenya
  • Uganda
  • Ghana
  • Zimbabwe

4. Type D, M

Adapter Used in - India, Bangladesh, and South African Countries
  • India, Nepal
  • Sri Lanka
  • Bangladesh
  • Botswana
  • Namibia
  • South Africa Mostly Uses M type
  • Noteuses
  • Eswatini

5. Type I

Type I socket
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • China
  • Papua
  • New Guinea
  • Fiji
  • Solomon Islands
  • Tonga

6. Type J

Type J Socket used in switzerland
  • Switzerland
  • Liechtenstein

7. Type K

  • Denmark
  • Greenland

8. Type L

  • Italy
  • San Marino
  • Vatican City
  • Chile (partially)

9. Type N

Type N socket
  • Brazil
  • South Africa (new standard)

10. Type H

  • Israel
  • Palestine

Manish Pandey
Manish Pandey

Manish Pandey - your go-to source for everything about chargers! I'm the creator and writer behind this blog, passionate about power solutions in our increasingly connected world. With years of experience researching and testing charging technologies—be it for smartphones, laptops, EVs, or travel adapters—I simplify complex charging concepts into practical advice you can trust. Whether you're looking for the fastest charger, the safest travel adapter, or insights on evolving charging standards like USB-C PD or GaN, ChargerPedia is here to empower your decisions.

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