Trip Fieldbook

Voltage, plug types and emergency numbers by destination

Voltage such as 100 V in Japan or 110 V in Taiwan, plug shapes, and police, ambulance and visitor hotline numbers, each with its official source.

Basics by country

Voltage, plugs and emergency numbers

Check these before packing chargers and adapters, and keep them for emergencies.

Country or regionVoltagePlug typesEmergency numbers
Japan100 V · 50/60 HzTwo flat pins
South Korea220 V · 60 HzTwo round pins
  • Police 112
  • Ambulance and fire 119
  • Visitor hotline 1330
China220 V · 50 HzSeveral types, two- and three-pin
Hong Kong220 V · 50 HzThree square pins
Taiwan110 V · 60 HzShape not stated by the official source
Vietnam220 V (frequency not stated)Two round pins
Singapore230 V · 50 HzThree square pins
  • Police 999
  • Ambulance and fire 995
New Zealand230/240 V · 50 HzTwo angled flat pins (sometimes a third pin)
Australia220–240 V · 50 HzTwo angled flat pins (sometimes a third pin)
Austria230 V (frequency not stated)Shape not stated by the official source
Spain220 V · 50 HzTwo round pins
Hungary230 V · 50 HzTwo round pins
Norway230 V · 50 HzTwo round pins
Netherlands230 V · 50 HzShape not stated by the official source
Italy230 V · 50 HzC / F / L

Check the input voltage printed on your adapter (for example 100–240V). Outside that range you need a voltage converter.

Sources · Checked