As exciting as travelling abroad sounds, packing all the essential tech could be an issue for some. While managing space for them isn’t much of a hassle, packing up a separate charger for each device is another challenge.
The simplest solution is to find a charger that will charge all your devices effortlessly. However if you’ve travelled abroad before, you must understand how crucial a travel-friendly charger or adapter is. Let’s dig into it to learn more!
What is an International Charger?
Country-Specific Pins
Each country has its own standard for plugs and sockets. For example, the US uses Type A and B plugs, while Europe commonly uses Type C or F.
Voltage Variations
Additionally, voltages can differ. For example, the US uses 110V-120V, while most of Europe uses 220V-240V.
Risk it Poses
Plugging a device designed for one voltage into a socket with a different voltage can damage your gadgets.
Electrical Standards of Various Countries
To make things easier for you, here’s a classification of various regions as per their voltage, frequency, and plug types:
Country/Region
Voltage
Frequency
Plug Types
India
230 V
50 Hz
C, D, M
USA
120 V
60 Hz
A, B
UK
230 V
50 Hz
G
Europe (most)
230 V
50 Hz
C, F
China
220 V
50 Hz
A, I, C
Japan
100 V
50/60 Hz
A, B
Australia
230 V
50 Hz
I
UAE
230 V
50 Hz
G
South Korea
220 V
60 Hz
C, F
Brazil
127V/220V
60 Hz
N, C
Russia
220 V
50 Hz
C, F
South Africa
230 V
50 Hz
M, D, N
Canada
120 V
60 Hz
A, B
