§ City guides12 cities · 11 countries

The plug, city by city.

What outlets your hotel actually has. Where to buy a forgotten adapter near the metro. Whether local cafés run a stable charge. Twelve cities, written by people who've been there.

§ 01 · The cities

12 cities, hand-picked.

Every guide is a single-city deep dive — outlet types, hotel realities, where to grab an emergency adapter near transit.

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Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

Type G230V · 50Hz

What adapter do you need in Abu Dhabi? Type G outlets (UK-style), 230V/50Hz power, hotel outlet tips, where to buy adapters locally, and charging advice for.

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Bangkok

Thailand

Type AType BType C230V · 50Hz

Bangkok travel adapter guide: Type A/B/C outlets, 230V/50Hz power, hotel outlet tips, where to buy adapters in Bangkok, and charging advice for Thailand.

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Buenos Aires

Argentina

Type CType I220V · 50Hz

Buenos Aires adapter guide: Type C/I outlets, 220V/50Hz electricity, hotel outlet tips, where to buy adapters in Buenos Aires, and essential voltage info.

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Cairo

Egypt

Type CType F230V · 50Hz

Cairo travel adapter guide: Type C/F outlets, 230V/50Hz power, hotel outlet tips, where to buy adapters in Cairo, and charging advice for Egypt travelers.

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Cape Town

South Africa

Type DType MType N230V · 50Hz

Cape Town adapter guide: Type M/N power outlets, 230V/50Hz electricity, hotel outlet info, where to buy adapters in Cape Town, and essential tips for South.

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Copenhagen

Denmark

Type CType K230V · 50Hz

Copenhagen travel adapter guide: Type C/K outlets, 230V/50Hz power, hotel outlet tips, where to buy adapters in Copenhagen, and charging advice for Denmark.

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Jakarta

Indonesia

Type CType F230V · 50Hz

Jakarta adapter guide: Type C/F outlets, 230V/50Hz electricity, hotel outlet advice, where to find adapters in Jakarta, and device safety tips for Indonesia.

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Johannesburg

South Africa

Type DType MType N230V · 50Hz

Johannesburg travel adapter guide: Type M/N outlets, 230V/50Hz, hotel charging tips, where to buy adapters in Joburg, and essential voltage info for South.

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London

United Kingdom

Type G230V · 50Hz

London travel adapter guide: Type G outlets, 230V/50Hz, hotel outlet tips, where to buy adapters in London, and charging advice for UK travelers visiting.

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Manila

Philippines

Type AType B220V · 60Hz

Manila travel adapter guide: Type A/B outlets, 220V/60Hz power, hotel outlet tips, where to buy adapters in Manila, and device safety info for Philippines.

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Melbourne

Australia

Type I230V · 50Hz

Complete Melbourne adapter guide: Type I outlets, 230V/50Hz power, hotel outlet tips, where to buy adapters in Melbourne CBD, and device charging tips for.

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San Francisco

United States

Type AType B120V · 60Hz

San Francisco adapter guide for international visitors: Type A/B outlets, 120V/60Hz, hotel outlet tips, where to buy adapters in SF, and charging tips for.

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§ 02 · Get the gear

One adapter, every city on this page.

A universal adapter with Type A, C, G, and I covers every city listed here. Pair it with a USB-C charger for everything you carry.

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