Do You Need a Travel Adapter for Brazil?
Brazil uses Type C and Type N sockets at 127 V / 220 V, 60 Hz.
Brazil has two mains voltages. Most of the south-east (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais) and the north use 127 V; the south (Santa Catarina, most of Rio Grande do Sul) and much of the north-east use 220 V, and many cities mix both. Check the socket label or ask your host. Sockets are the three-pin NBR 14136 standard (Type N), mandatory since 2011, which also accepts two-pin Type C Europlugs; the older Type A/B sockets have largely been replaced.
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Verdict by where you are travelling from
From United States: You need a Type C adapter and a voltage converter.
Dual voltage (100–240 V input) covers 127 V and 220 V. Type A/B plugs do not fit Brazil's Type C/N sockets. Pack a Type C adapter.
Brazil has both 127 V and 220 V supplies; this device only handles 120 V. Check the socket before plugging in, or use a converter. You will also need a Type C plug adapter.
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From United Kingdom: You need a Type C adapter and a voltage converter.
Dual voltage (100–240 V input) covers 127 V and 220 V. Type G plugs do not fit Brazil's Type C/N sockets. Pack a Type C adapter.
Brazil has both 127 V and 220 V supplies; this device only handles 230 V. Check the socket before plugging in, or use a converter. You will also need a Type C plug adapter.
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From Europe: Your plug fits, but you need a voltage converter for your devices.
Dual voltage (100–240 V input) covers 127 V and 220 V. Your Type C plug fits Brazil's Type C socket.
Brazil has both 127 V and 220 V supplies; this device only handles 230 V. Check the socket before plugging in, or use a converter.
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From Australia: You need a Type C adapter and a voltage converter.
Dual voltage (100–240 V input) covers 127 V and 220 V. Type I plugs do not fit Brazil's Type C/N sockets. Pack a Type C adapter.
Brazil has both 127 V and 220 V supplies; this device only handles 230 V. Check the socket before plugging in, or use a converter. You will also need a Type C plug adapter.
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From Canada: You need a Type C adapter and a voltage converter.
Dual voltage (100–240 V input) covers 127 V and 220 V. Type A/B plugs do not fit Brazil's Type C/N sockets. Pack a Type C adapter.
Brazil has both 127 V and 220 V supplies; this device only handles 120 V. Check the socket before plugging in, or use a converter. You will also need a Type C plug adapter.
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From Japan: You need a Type C adapter and a voltage converter.
Dual voltage (100–240 V input) covers 127 V and 220 V. Type A/B plugs do not fit Brazil's Type C/N sockets. Pack a Type C adapter.
Brazil has both 127 V and 220 V supplies; this device only handles 100 V. Check the socket before plugging in, or use a converter. You will also need a Type C plug adapter.
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Device by device: 127 V / 220 V in Brazil
| Device | Voltage | Plug | What you need |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone, laptop or USB charger | Dual voltage: fine | Type C/N adapter unless your plug matches | Plug adapter at most |
| Camera battery charger | Dual voltage: fine | Type C/N adapter unless your plug matches | Plug adapter at most |
| Hair dryer or straightener | Single voltage: check each socket (127 or 220 V) | Type C/N adapter unless your plug matches | Adapter, plus a converter on the wrong supply |
| Electric shaver | Single voltage: check each socket (127 or 220 V) | Type C/N adapter unless your plug matches | Adapter, plus a converter on the wrong supply |
| CPAP machine | Dual voltage: fine | Type C/N adapter unless your plug matches | Plug adapter at most |
| Kettle or other appliance | Single voltage: check each socket (127 or 220 V) | Type C/N adapter unless your plug matches | Adapter, plus a converter on the wrong supply |
Not sure which your device is? Read the INPUT line on the label.
Frequently asked questions
What plug does Brazil use?
Brazil uses Type C and Type N sockets. Type C: two round 4 mm pins, 19 mm apart. Type N: two round pins and a round earth pin (iec 60906-1).
What is the voltage in Brazil?
Brazil runs on 127 V / 220 V at 60 Hz. Both voltages are in use, so check the socket or ask before plugging in a single-voltage appliance.
Can I charge my iPhone or laptop in Brazil?
Yes. Phones, laptops and USB chargers are dual voltage (100–240 V) so the voltage is fine anywhere; you just need a plug adapter for Brazil's Type C/N sockets unless your own plug is one of those types.
Do I need a voltage converter for Brazil?
Possibly. Brazil has both 127 V and 220 V supplies. Dual-voltage devices are fine everywhere; single-voltage hair dryers and appliances need a converter on the wrong supply. Check the label on the socket.
Other countries in South America
Socket types: Type C Type N · Voltage by country · How this data was verified