A Full Guide to Power Plug Types of Different Countries 

Electrical plugs and sockets differ from country to country due to the different voltage and current ratings used around the world. This is because the electrical technologies and electrical grid systems of different countries are developed independently, which fails to form a universal standard for current, voltage, and plug types. Here we have a clear guide about the different types of power plugs for different countries. Therefore, if you are planning to travel abroad or are a businessman who often travels globally for business, it is a must to finish reading this guide. 

US Standard Plug

In terms of US standards, there are Type A and Type B. Both of them have two flat pins, but Type B has a grounding pin in the middle of the bottom, which is the standard safety measure to ground the electricity to protect people from electric shock.

These plugs can be used in many countries, including the United States, Taiwan, Canada, Japan, Thailand, Philippines, Mexico, Brazil, Laos, Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Honduras.

EU Standard Plug

EU standard is a Type C plug, also known as Europlug, which has two round pins. It can be used in Europe except in the UK, Ireland, Cyprus, and Malta. Besides, this type of electric plug is also universally used in Russia, South Korea, Austria, Czech Republic, Macau China, Norway, Sweden, Indonesia, Mongolia, Belarus, Lebanon, and Turkey.

UK Standard Plug

For UK standard, it is a Type F plug with three flat pins. It is applicable in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Ireland, Singapore, Maldives, Pakistan, Botswana, Bhutan, Gambia, Zimbabwe, Yemen, Uganda, and Brunei.

AU Standard Plug

The Australian standard plug is a Type I plug. It has two flat pins in a V pattern and an earth pin for additional safety protection. Besides, it also offers an ungrounded version. This plug can be used in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Argentina and it works on a 230V supply voltage. Still, it is also compatible with the Type I socket in China, the reason that the electronic products on the market offer a 100 to 240V globally universal working voltage.

India Standard Plug

When it comes to the India standard plug, there are two types of plugs, including the plug Type-C and the plug Type-D, both of which can be used in India, Nepal, and Namibia. Type-D is also used in Sri Lanka. Like the plug Type-M, the Type-D power plug has three round pins in a triangular pattern, but it is smaller than a Type-M.

Denmark Standard Plug

A Denmark standard plug is usually referred to as a Type-K plug. It has two round pins and an earth pin. In addition to Denmark, it can be also used in Greenland.

South Africa Standard Plug

The standard power plug in South Africa is a Type M plug that contains three huge round pins, the largest of which is on top. If you are going to travel to South Africa, you can buy a Type M plug travel adapter.

Italy Standard Plug

What we call Italy standard is a Type L power plug. It is characterized by three round pins in a row and the middle one is a ground pin. It can be used in Itay, Chile, and Syria.

Switzerland Standard Plug

As per Switzerland Standard, it is a Type J plug. This type of plug has three round pins that are relatively close and can be used in Switzerland and Lichtenstein. Although it look similar to a Type N plug, they are not compatible with each other. 

Brazil Standard Plu

The Type N plug is the standard power plug in Brazil and it is only used in Brazil. This kind of plug works in two different voltage modes including 127V and 220V.

Israel Standard Plug  

The Type H plug has three pins in a triangular shape and it is exclusively found in Israel. It is worth noting that this kind of plug has been obsolete but you can still find them in Israel occasionally. Besides, Type-C and Type-M plugs can be used in Israel.

Conclusion

From the mentioned above, I think you may have a clear understanding of the electric plugs for different countries. However, when you are buying a charger or travel adapter, it is still necessary for you to pay more attention to their working voltage in case the wrong voltage can destroy your devices.

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