Travel adapter for Philippines
Philippines runs 220V at 60Hz and uses Type A, Type B and Type C sockets — often side by side in the same building. Whether you need an adapter depends on the plugs you already own, so pick your own country below for a plug-by-plug answer.
Sockets in Philippines
Type A
North American / Japanese two-pin
Type B
North American three-pin
Type C
European Europlug
- Voltage
- 220V
- Frequency
- 60Hz
- Socket types
- A, B, C
Do you need an adapter for Philippines?
Coming from United States · voltage differs (120V → 220V)
No plug adapter needed — your Type A and Type B plugs go straight into Philippines's sockets. Philippines runs 220V against 120V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Coming from United Kingdom · adapter needed
You need a plug adapter for Philippines — sockets there take Type A, Type B or Type C, and none of them accept your Type G plugs. Voltage matches; only the frequency differs (50Hz → 60Hz), which modern electronics ignore.
Coming from Canada · voltage differs (120V → 220V)
No plug adapter needed — your Type A and Type B plugs go straight into Philippines's sockets. Philippines runs 220V against 120V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Coming from Germany · adapter needed
Bring an adapter for your Type F plugs — your Type C plugs already fit Philippines's sockets. Voltage matches; only the frequency differs (50Hz → 60Hz), which modern electronics ignore.
Coming from India · adapter needed
Bring an adapter for your Type D and Type M plugs — your Type C plugs already fit Philippines's sockets. Voltage matches; only the frequency differs (50Hz → 60Hz), which modern electronics ignore.
Coming from Australia · adapter needed
You need a plug adapter for Philippines — sockets there take Type A, Type B or Type C, and none of them accept your Type I plugs. Voltage matches; only the frequency differs (50Hz → 60Hz), which modern electronics ignore.
Coming from United Arab Emirates · adapter needed
You need a plug adapter for Philippines — sockets there take Type A, Type B or Type C, and none of them accept your Type G plugs. Voltage matches; only the frequency differs (50Hz → 60Hz), which modern electronics ignore.
Coming from Japan · voltage differs (100V → 220V)
No plug adapter needed — your Type A and Type B plugs go straight into Philippines's sockets. Philippines runs 220V against 100V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Not your country? The checker below covers all 198.
Check your own plugs for Philippines
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