Country by country list of power adaptors you'll need to buy for your holiday
26.05.2022 - 18:15
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It can be a real pain when you turn up to your hotel room just to find you can't charge your phone, laptop or toothbrush because you forgot to pack the correct plug adapter. To help you avoid this annoyance, we've made a list of every country and the type of plug needed so you won't be caught out again.
To start with, it's worth getting to grips with the different sorts of plugs out there and what they're called. In total, there are 15 different plug shapes and sizes, named from A-O.
In Europe, you'll most likely be using a type C plug, whereas in the US, the plug type will typically be type A. When in Asia, things can get a little bit more complicated as you will find that different plug types are used across different countries.
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Below we've made a comprehensive list of each plug type, the countries that use it, and places you can purchase an adapter :
TYPE A: The type A plug has two slits and you might recognise it if you've ever travelled to Bangladesh or the Virgin Islands.
TYPE B: If you've ever found yourself in the Bahamas or Thailand, then you might recognise the type B plug which has the same two slits as the type A, plus an extra oval hole below in the centre.
TYPE C: Many Brits will be familiar with the type C plug as it's very common in France, Spain, Germany and many other European counties. This plug has two simple holes in the centre of the circular plug.
TYPE D:Type D is used in African countries, such as Namibia, and Asian countries such as Sri Lanka. However, it's not the only plug you will find in these continents. The plug itself has three holes - two smaller ones at the base with a larger one at