Travel Adapter for Taiwan: Do You Need One? (Colombia → Taiwan)No Adapter Needed

If you're heading to Taiwan from Colombia, 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 Taiwan, whether you need an adapter, and which devices are safe to plug in.

Do you need a travel adapter for Taiwan?

Good news: you generally don't need a plug adapter. Both Colombia and Taiwan use Type A/B outlets, so your existing plugs should fit Taiwan's sockets directly. A universal adapter is still worth keeping in your bag as a backup for future trips.

What plugs and sockets does Taiwan use?

Taiwan uses these power plug types: Type A: two flat parallel pins (ungrounded), the standard North American and Japanese plug; Type B: two flat pins plus a round grounding pin, common in North America. Outlets run at 110V and 60Hz. Since Colombia also uses Type A/B, your plugs already match.

Voltage and frequency in Taiwan

Taiwan runs on 110V at 60Hz, the same as Colombia (110V, 60Hz). 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 Taiwan?

Phones, tablets, laptops, and camera chargers are nearly always dual-voltage (100-240V), so they work in Taiwan 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 110V supply, though it's always worth a quick label check.

What travel adapter should you buy for Taiwan?

Because Colombia and Taiwan share Type A/B 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 Taiwan

Pack at least one adapter per traveler, and consider a small power strip from home, which turns a single Taiwan outlet into several. Ordering online before you fly is almost always cheaper than airport kiosks.