Do You Need a Travel Adapter for Argentina?
Argentina uses Type I sockets at 230 V, 50 Hz. Phone and laptop chargers from Australia plug straight in. From the US, the UK, Europe, Canada and Japan you need a Type I adapter. Single-voltage hair dryers from the US, Canada and Japan also need a voltage converter.
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Verdict by where you are travelling from
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| From | Phone, laptop or USB charger | Hair dryer or straightener | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| The US | Adapter Type I | Converter + Type I adapter | Type I adapter · Step-down converter (amazon.com) |
| The UK | Adapter Type I | Adapter Type I | Type I adapter (amazon.co.uk) |
| Europe | Adapter Type I | Adapter Type I | Type I adapter (amazon.de) |
| Australia | Works | Works | Nothing |
| Canada | Adapter Type I | Converter + Type I adapter | Type I adapter · Step-down converter (amazon.ca) |
| Japan | Adapter Type I | Converter + Type I adapter | Type I adapter · Step-down converter (amazon.co.jp) |
Phone, laptop, USB and camera chargers are dual voltage, so they only need the right plug. Single-voltage hair dryers, straighteners and kettles need a converter unless rated for 220–240 V; electric shavers and CPAP machines vary by model. Read the INPUT line on the label. Adapter or converter?
More about sockets in Argentina
No other country or territory in South America has exactly this mix of sockets (of 13 in the region). The national plug standard is IRAM 2073.
Live and neutral reversed compared to Chinese and Australian/NZ Type I.
Standard and note from Wikipedia, Mains electricity by country (CC BY-SA 4.0), retrieved 8 September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What plug does Argentina use?
Argentina uses Type I sockets. Type I: two flat pins in a V shape and a flat earth pin. Type C sockets are also reported occasionally.
What is the voltage in Argentina?
Argentina runs on 230 V at 50 Hz.
Can I charge my iPhone or laptop in Argentina?
Yes. Phones, laptops and USB chargers are dual voltage (100–240 V), so 230 V is fine. Chargers from Australia plug straight in. From the US, the UK, Europe, Canada and Japan you need a Type I plug adapter.
Do I need a voltage converter for Argentina?
Only for single-voltage appliances made for 100–127 V countries, such as many hair dryers, straighteners and kettles. Anything marked INPUT 100–240 V works with a plug adapter alone.
Other countries in South America
Same plugs and voltage as Argentina
Socket types: Type I · Voltage by country
Data verified 8 September 2026 against the IEC World Plugs dataset, WorldStandards and Wikipedia. How this data was verified.