Plug types by country / China
Plug Type and Voltage in China
China uses Type A, Type C and Type I sockets. The standard voltage is 220V and the frequency is 50Hz.
Many Chinese wall plates combine a two-pin socket that takes Type A and C plugs with a three-pin Type I socket.
Sockets in China
Type A: two flat parallel pins, ungrounded. Also used in North and Central America and Japan.
Type C: two round pins (the "Europlug"), ungrounded. Also used in Europe, South America, Asia and Africa.
Type I: two flat pins in a V shape, plus a grounding pin, grounded. Also used in Australia, New Zealand, China and Argentina.
Will your plug fit in China?
| Travelling from | Plug adapter | Voltage |
|---|---|---|
| United States (A, B) | Adapter for some plugs | Converter for 120V-only devices |
| United Kingdom (G) | Adapter needed | Same range |
| Germany (C, F) | Adapter for some plugs | Same range |
| France (C, E) | Adapter for some plugs | Same range |
| Italy (C, F, L) | Adapter for some plugs | Same range |
| Switzerland (C, J) | Adapter for some plugs | Same range |
| Australia (I) | No adapter needed | Same range |
| Japan (A, B) | Adapter for some plugs | Converter for 100V-only devices |
| India (C, D, M) | Adapter for some plugs | Same range |
| Brazil (C, N) | Adapter for some plugs | Converter for 127V-only devices |
| South Africa (C, D, M, N) | Adapter for some plugs | Same range |
| Israel (C, H) | Adapter for some plugs | Same range |
| Denmark (C, E, F, K) | Adapter for some plugs | Same range |
Frequently asked questions
What plug type is used in China?
China uses Type A, Type C and Type I sockets. Type A has two flat parallel pins. Type C has two round pins (the "Europlug"). Type I has two flat pins in a V shape, plus a grounding pin.
What is the voltage in China?
The standard voltage in China is 220V at 50Hz. Devices from 100-127V countries such as the US need to be rated for 100-240V or used with a voltage converter.
Can I use a US plug in China?
Some do. United States uses Type A and Type B plugs and China has Type A, Type C and Type I sockets. The voltage also differs (120V vs 220V), so check that your devices are rated 100-240V.
Can I use a UK plug in China?
No, you need an adapter. United Kingdom uses Type G plugs and China has Type A, Type C and Type I sockets.