Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, F
Plugs & sockets in Chile
Voltage
220V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, L
Travel Adapter for Chile: Do You Need One? (Albania → Chile)Adapter Needed
If you're heading to Chile from Albania, sorting out the power situation is one of the easiest pre-trip wins. Below you'll find the plug types, voltage, and frequency used in Chile, whether you need an adapter, and which devices are safe to plug in.
Do you need a travel adapter for Chile?
Good news: you generally don't need a plug adapter. Both Albania and Chile use Type C outlets, so your existing plugs should fit Chile's sockets directly. A universal adapter is still worth keeping in your bag as a backup for future trips.
What plugs and sockets does Chile use?
Chile uses these power plug types: Type C (Europlug): two round pins, ungrounded, and the most widely used plug across Europe; Type L: three round pins in a row, the Italian standard. Outlets run at 220V and 50Hz. Since Albania also uses Type C, your plugs already match.
Voltage and frequency in Chile
Chile runs on 220V at 50Hz, very close to Albania (230V, 50Hz). That means voltage isn't a concern here, since your appliances won't be over- or under-powered, so no voltage converter is needed.
Will your devices work in Chile?
Phones, tablets, laptops, and camera chargers are nearly always dual-voltage (100-240V), so they work in Chile with just your existing plug, and no converter is required. Even heat-based appliances like hair dryers and straighteners should run fine given the matching 220V supply, though it's always worth a quick label check.
What travel adapter should you buy for Chile?
Because Albania and Chile share Type C outlets, you don't need a special adapter for this trip. A universal travel adapter is still a smart, inexpensive backup if you plan to travel elsewhere, and the better ones add USB-C fast charging to free up your charger.
Tips for charging your devices in Chile
Pack at least one adapter per traveler, and consider a small power strip from home, which turns a single Chile outlet into several. Ordering online before you fly is almost always cheaper than airport kiosks.
