Can I use a power plug adapter in the United States? Do I need a power plug adapter in Canada? Where can I buy a power plug adapter? Do power outlets need adapters? In the United States of America the power plugs and sockets are of type A and B.
The standard voltage is 120 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz. See full list on power -plugs-sockets. Check out the following pictures.
We refer you to Amazon, where you will find a great selection of travel adapters. You can also check the map to see the use of different plugs and sockets in the world. You can use your electric appliances in the United States of America, if the standard voltage in your country is in between 1- 1V (as is in the US, Canada and most South American countries).
Manufacturers take small deviations (plus or minus ) into account.
Be careful if you bring appliances from Japan (1V). Would you like to add information to this page? Please send us your suggestions. As voltage can differ from country to country, you may need to use a voltage converter or transformer whilst in USA. (more…)