🇨🇳 Power plugs & sockets in China

In China, power plugs and sockets are types A, C and I. The standard voltage is 220V at a frequency of 50Hz.

A · C · I

Socket types

220V

Voltage

50Hz

Frequency

Socket types used in China

For each socket below you'll also see the matching plug. These are what you'll find in the wall.

Type A

Type C

Type I

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Travelling from 🇺🇸 the United States to China?

✓ Your plugs fit⚡ Voltage converter needed🕐 Frequency differs

Do your plugs fit in China?

Good news — at least one of your plug types from the United States fits the sockets in China, so you don't strictly need an adapter (though a universal adapter is handy if you travel often).

Socket / outlet type A — A · Socket in China

✓ Fits your A plug

Socket / outlet type C — C · Socket in China

✕ Socket C does not fit your types A and B

Socket / outlet type I — I · Socket in China

✕ Socket I does not fit your types A and B

Voltage & frequency

🇨🇳 China

220V50Hz

🇺🇸 United States

120V60Hz

Do you need a voltage converter in China?

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Mind the voltage. The standard voltage in China (220V) is much higher than in the United States (120V). Without a converter you risk serious damage to your devices.

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Frequency differs. The frequency in China (50Hz) differs from the United States (60Hz). Be extra careful with motorised devices and items with timers or motors (clocks, shavers, some medical devices).

Many chargers (phones, laptops, cameras) are labelled INPUT: 100–240V, 50/60Hz — those work anywhere and only need a plug adapter, never a converter. Always check the label.

Frequently asked questions

What plug type is used in China?

China uses power sockets of types A, C and I. The standard voltage is 220V at a frequency of 50Hz.

Do I need a power plug adapter in China?

If you travel from the United States, your plugs already fit the sockets in China, so you don't strictly need an adapter.

Do I need a voltage converter in China?

Yes. The voltage in China (220V) differs from the United States (120V), so you need a voltage converter to protect your devices — unless a device is labelled 100–240V.

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