Asia plug types and voltage: do you need an adapter?
35 countries and territories. The most common sockets are Type C, Type F and Type G. 33 of 35 run on 220–240 V, 2 on 100–127 V. Travellers from India can plug a phone charger straight in across 30 of them.
Socket types in Asia
By where you are travelling from
| Travelling from | Phone charger fits without an adapter | Single-voltage hair dryer needs a converter |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 11 of 35 | 33 of 35 |
| United Kingdom | 12 of 35 | 2 of 35 |
| Europe | 27 of 35 | 2 of 35 |
| Australia | 4 of 35 | 2 of 35 |
| Canada | 11 of 35 | 33 of 35 |
| Japan | 10 of 34 | 33 of 34 |
| India | 30 of 34 | 2 of 34 |
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Every country in Asia
| Country | Sockets | Voltage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | C, F | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Armenia | C, F | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Azerbaijan | C, F | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Bangladesh | A, C, D, G | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Bhutan | C, D, F, G, M | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Brunei | G | 240 V | 50 Hz |
| Cambodia | A, C, G | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| China | A, I | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Georgia | C, F | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Hong Kong | D, G | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| India | C, D, M | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Indonesia | C, F | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Japan | A, B | 100 V | 50 / 60 Hz |
| Kazakhstan | C, F | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Kyrgyzstan | C, F | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Laos | A, B, C, E, F | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Macau | D, G, M | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Malaysia | C, G, M | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Maldives | D, G | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Mongolia | C, E, F | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Myanmar | A, C, D, F, G, I | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Nepal | C, D, M | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| North Korea | C, F | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Pakistan | C, D, G, M | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Philippines | A, B, C | 230 V | 60 Hz |
| Singapore | C, G, M | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| South Korea | C, F | 230 V | 60 Hz |
| Sri Lanka | D, G, M | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Taiwan | A, B | 110 V | 60 Hz |
| Tajikistan | C, F, I | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Thailand | A, B, C, O | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Timor-Leste | C, E, F, I | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Turkmenistan | B, C, F | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Uzbekistan | C, F | 230 V | 50 Hz |
| Vietnam | A, B, C, F | 230 V | 50 Hz |
Frequently asked questions
What plug types are used in Asia?
Type C (27 of 35), Type F (18 of 35), Type G (12 of 35), Type A (10 of 35), Type D (10 of 35), Type M (8 of 35) and 4 more. Many countries list more than one type, so check the country before you pack.
What is the voltage in Asia?
33 of 35 countries and territories run on 220–240 V, 2 on 100–127 V. 31 use 50 Hz and 3 use 60 Hz; 1 uses both.
Does one adapter work across Asia?
No single socket type is used everywhere in Asia. Type C is the most common (27 of 35). For a multi-country trip, a universal adapter is the simplest option; check its coverage first.
Do I need a voltage converter for Asia?
Only for single-voltage appliances such as many hair dryers, when they cross between the 110 V and 220 V families. Phones, laptops and chargers marked INPUT 100–240 V just need a plug adapter. Which countries use which.
Universal travel adapter coverage · 110V vs 220V countries · All countries
Data verified 8 September 2026 against the IEC World Plugs dataset, WorldStandards and Wikipedia. How this data was verified.