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Description: 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.

# 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

- [Japan](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/japan/>)
- [South Korea](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/south-korea/>)
- [China](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/china/>)
- [Hong Kong](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/hong-kong/>)
- [Taiwan](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/taiwan/>)
- [Vietnam](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/vietnam/>)
- [Singapore](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/singapore/>)
- [New Zealand](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/new-zealand/>)
- [Australia](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/australia/>)
- [Austria](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/austria/>)
- [Spain](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/spain/>)
- [Hungary](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/hungary/>)
- [Norway](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/norway/>)
- [Netherlands](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/netherlands/>)
- [Italy](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/italy/>)

## Voltage, plugs and emergency numbers

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

| Country or region | Voltage | Plug types | Emergency numbers |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Japan](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/japan/>) | 100 V · 50/60 Hz | Two flat pins | - Police 110 - Ambulance and fire 119 - Visitor hotline 050-3816-2787 |
| [South Korea](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/south-korea/>) | 220 V · 60 Hz | Two round pins | - Police 112 - Ambulance and fire 119 - Visitor hotline 1330 |
| [China](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/china/>) | 220 V · 50 Hz | Several types, two- and three-pin | - Police 110 - Ambulance 120 - Fire 119 |
| [Hong Kong](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/hong-kong/>) | 220 V · 50 Hz | Three square pins | - Emergency 999 |
| [Taiwan](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/taiwan/>) | 110 V · 60 Hz | Shape not stated by the official source | - Police 110 - Ambulance and fire 119 - Visitor hotline 0800-011-765 |
| [Vietnam](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/vietnam/>) | 220 V (frequency not stated) | Two round pins | - Police 113 - Ambulance 115 - Fire 114 |
| [Singapore](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/singapore/>) | 230 V · 50 Hz | Three square pins | - Police 999 - Ambulance and fire 995 |
| [New Zealand](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/new-zealand/>) | 230/240 V · 50 Hz | Two angled flat pins (sometimes a third pin) | - Emergency 111 |
| [Australia](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/australia/>) | 220–240 V · 50 Hz | Two angled flat pins (sometimes a third pin) | - Emergency 000 |
| [Austria](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/austria/>) | 230 V (frequency not stated) | Shape not stated by the official source | - Emergency 112 - Police 133 - Ambulance 144 - Fire 122 |
| [Spain](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/spain/>) | 220 V · 50 Hz | Two round pins | - Emergency 112 |
| [Hungary](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/hungary/>) | 230 V · 50 Hz | Two round pins | - Emergency 112 |
| [Norway](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/norway/>) | 230 V · 50 Hz | Two round pins | - Police 112 - Ambulance 113 - Fire 110 |
| [Netherlands](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/netherlands/>) | 230 V · 50 Hz | Shape not stated by the official source | - Emergency 112 |
| [Italy](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/tools/country/italy/>) | 230 V · 50 Hz | C / F / L | - Emergency 112 - Police 113 - Ambulance 118 - Fire 115 |

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

## Sources · Checked Oct 26, 2026

- Japan[JNTO: Plug and electricity](<https://www.japan.travel/en/plan/plug-and-electricity/>)[JNTO: FAQ](<https://www.japan.travel/en/faq/>)[JNTO: Emergency numbers and Visitor Hotline](<https://www.japan.travel/en/plan/hotline/>)
- South Korea[VisitKorea: Electricity & Communications](<https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/contents/contentsView.do?vcontsId=140041>)[VisitKorea: Disaster safety services for international visitors](<https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/contents/contentsView.do?vcontsId=248145>)
- China[CAAC living guide: Electricity](<http://www.caac.gov.cn/big5/www.caac.gov.cn/ZTZL/RDZT/YTHYWZ/CHRY/SHZN/Electricity/index.html>)[Beijing Municipal Government: Travel tips](<https://english.beijing.gov.cn/travellinginbeijing/quickguideontravelservices/traveltips/202108/t20210811_2466839.html>)
- Hong Kong[Hong Kong Tourism Board: Traveller essentials](<https://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/travel-guide/traveller-essentials.html>)[Hong Kong Police Force](<https://www.police.gov.hk/ppp_en/>)
- Taiwan[Taiwan Tourism Administration: Useful tips](<https://eng.taiwan.net.tw/m1.aspx?sNo=0002064>)
- Vietnam[Vietnam National Authority of Tourism: Plan your trip](<https://vietnam.travel/node/26>)
- Singapore[Electricity (Electrical Installations) Regulations: 230 V, 50 Hz](<https://sso.agc.gov.sg/SL/EA2001-RG5>)[Consumer Product Safety Office: Mains plugs used in Singapore](<https://www.consumerproductsafety.gov.sg/consumers/product-safety-tips/home-appliances-furniture-and-indoor-product-safety/types-of-mains-plugs-suitable-for-use-in-singapore/>)[Singapore Police Force](<https://www.police.gov.sg/>)[Singapore Civil Defence Force](<https://www.scdf.gov.sg/home>)
- New Zealand[Tourism New Zealand: Internet and power points](<https://www.newzealand.com/uk/feature/internet-and-wifi-access-in-new-zealand/>)[New Zealand Government: 111 emergency service](<https://www.govt.nz/browse/law-crime-and-justice/crimes-and-emergencies/111-emergency-service/>)
- Australia[Tourism Australia: Useful tips](<https://www.australia.com/en-ca/facts-and-planning/about-australia/useful-tips.html>)
- Austria[Vienna Tourist Board: General information](<https://www.wien.info/en/travel-info/tourist-info/general-information-346750>)[oesterreich.gv.at: Notrufnummern](<https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/de/themen/notfaelle_unfaelle_und_kriminalitaet/notrufnummern>)
- Spain[spain.info: Plugs and electricity](<https://www.spain.info/en/travel-tips/plugs-electricity/>)[spain.info: Safety](<https://www.spain.info/en/travel-tips/safety/>)
- Hungary[Embassy of Hungary: Fact sheet about Hungary](<https://maszkat.mfa.gov.hu/en/fact-sheet-about-hungary>)[Hungarian Police: 112](<https://www.police.hu/hu/112>)
- Norway[Norwegian Armed Forces: Useful information about Norway (electricity and emergency numbers)](<https://www.forsvaret.no/en/exercises-and-operations/exercises/information-for-participants>)[Norwegian Police: Crisis and serious incidents (emergency numbers)](<https://www.politiet.no/rad/beredskap/kriser-og-alvorlige-hendelser>)
- Netherlands[Westland Infra: Netherlands mains voltage and frequency](<https://westlandinfra.nl/storing-en-onderhoud/spanningskwaliteit/>)[Government of the Netherlands: Emergency number 112](<https://www.government.nl/themes/justice-security-and-defence/emergency-number-112>)
- Italy · Checked Oct 31, 2026[MENNEKES: international technical standards (Italy 230 V, 50 Hz, C/F/L)](<https://www.mennekes.org/industry/knowledge/for-electrical-engineers/international-standards-overview/>)[Italia.it: practical information (electricity FAQ)](<https://www.italia.it/en/italy/practical-information>)[Italia.it: emergency numbers](<https://www.italia.it/en/italy/practical-information/emergency-and-assistance>)