Plugs fit, voltage zones differ
United States of America: Type A/B · 120V → Philippines: Type A/B · 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.
United States of America to Philippines is one of those routes where power compatibility matters more than most travelers realize. Good news on the plug front: both countries share Type A/B compatibility, so your plugs will physically fit. Where things get tricky: United States of America supplies 120V of power, but Philippines delivers 220V. That's enough difference to damage devices without proper conversion. Getting it right means one less thing to worry about when you land.
- →Uses 12H time format (e.g., 11:00 PM)
- →Temperature measured in Celsius (°C)
- →Electrical system uses 220V at 60Hz with Type A/B/C plugs
- →Tap water safety: Not Safe
- →Hair dryers and curling irons are the most common casualties of voltage mismatches. Check device labels.
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 Philippines.
Saily eSIM
Activate before you fly so you have data the moment you land in Philippines. 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 Philippines.
Welcome Pickups
Skip the taxi-line negotiation in Philippines. English-speaking driver waits at arrivals with your name on a sign — fixed price.
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