Travel adapter for United States
United States runs 120V at 60Hz and uses Type A and Type B 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 United States
Type A
North American / Japanese two-pin
Type B
North American three-pin
- Voltage
- 120V
- Frequency
- 60Hz
- Socket types
- A, B
Do you need an adapter for United States?
Coming from United Kingdom · adapter needed · voltage differs (230V → 120V)
You need a plug adapter for United States — sockets there take Type A or Type B, and none of them accept your Type G plugs. United States runs 120V against 230V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Coming from Canada
No plug adapter needed — your Type A and Type B plugs go straight into United States's sockets. Voltage and frequency both match.
Coming from Germany · adapter needed · voltage differs (230V → 120V)
You need a plug adapter for United States — sockets there take Type A or Type B, and none of them accept your Type C or Type F plugs. United States runs 120V against 230V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Coming from India · adapter needed · voltage differs (230V → 120V)
You need a plug adapter for United States — sockets there take Type A or Type B, and none of them accept your Type C, Type D or Type M plugs. United States runs 120V against 230V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Coming from Australia · adapter needed · voltage differs (230V → 120V)
You need a plug adapter for United States — sockets there take Type A or Type B, and none of them accept your Type I plugs. United States runs 120V against 230V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Coming from United Arab Emirates · adapter needed · voltage differs (230V → 120V)
You need a plug adapter for United States — sockets there take Type A or Type B, and none of them accept your Type G plugs. United States runs 120V against 230V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Coming from Japan
No plug adapter needed — your Type A and Type B plugs go straight into United States's sockets. Voltage and frequency both match.
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Check your own plugs for United States
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