Plugs fit, voltage zones differ
United States of America: Type A/B · 120V → China: Type A/C/I · 220V
Get a Type A adapter + converter↗The specs, row by row.
Plug shape, voltage, frequency — the four things that decide whether your gear works on this route.
The story behind the route.
Why this specific origin → destination pair has the quirks it does — local context the data alone won't show.
Flying from United States of America to China? The electrical infrastructure you're used to won't follow you there. At least the plugs match. Both United States of America and China use Type A/B outlets. Voltage is where you need to pay attention. 120V in United States of America versus 220V in China means you'll need more than just an adapter. This isn't a route where you want to figure things out at the hotel.
- →Uses 24H time format (e.g., 23:00)
- →Temperature measured in Celsius (°C)
- →Electrical system uses 220V at 50Hz with Type A/C/I plugs
- →Tap water safety: not recommended
- →Most phone and laptop chargers handle 100-240V automatically (check the fine print on the brick)
What to pack for this route.
One adapter for the plug shape, one converter when voltage bands cross. That covers most of what you need.
A universal adapter covers this route plus 150+ other countries.
Bands differ (120V vs 220V). Hair dryers, curling irons, kettles need a converter — or a dual-voltage replacement.
Every adapter, charger, and travel-safe device we've curated.
The four partners we travel with.
eSIM for landing-day data, VPN for hotel WiFi, insurance for the gear, and a clean airport pickup in China.
Saily eSIM
Activate before you fly so you have data the moment you land in China. No SIM-card hunt at the airport.
NordVPN
Hotel and café WiFi is open and shared. NordVPN encrypts everything — banking, streaming, work — so no one on the same network can snoop.
Ekta Travel Insurance
Cross-border trips have moving parts. Ekta covers electronics, medical, and trip cancellation for China.
Welcome Pickups
Skip the taxi-line negotiation in China. English-speaking driver waits at arrivals with your name on a sign — fixed price.
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