On the hunt for the perfect travel adaptor for your next adventure? Well, you’re in luck! On this page, you’ll find all the info you need about the different types of sockets and the travel adaptors that go with them.
This socket has two flat parallel pins. It’s the standard socket in Canada, Mexico, and Japan.
In addition to the two flat parallel pins, this socket includes a round grounding pin. It’s commonly found in areas where extra safety is needed, like the U.S. and Canada.
This socket, also known as the ‘Europlug’, features two round pins and is standard in many European countries.
This socket is recognised by its three large round pins in a triangular arrangement. It’s the standard in countries like India and Nepal.
Type E sockets have two round pins and a hole for the grounding pin, commonly used in France and some other European countries.
Similar to Type E, this socket has two grounding clips instead of a pin and is widely used in Germany and many other European nations.
This socket is characterised by its three rectangular pins arranged in a triangular pattern. It’s the standard in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
This socket features three round pins in a V-shaped configuration and is the standard in Israel.
With its three pins—one vertical and two angled—this type is widely used in Australia and New Zealand.
This socket has three pins: two round pins in line and an upper grounding pin. It’s standard in Switzerland and also used in Liechtenstein.
This socket is defined by its three pins: two round pins for power and a grounding pin below the centre. It’s the standard in Denmark and Greenland.
This socket has three round pins in a line, with the middle one used for grounding. It’s mainly used in Italy and has variants with different pin sizes.
Similar to Type D, this socket has larger and more robust pins, often used in South Africa for high-power devices.
Type N features two round pins and a grounding pin, specifically designed for Brazilian standards. This is the standard socket in Brazil.
This recently designed socket has three flat pins in a triangular arrangement and is the new standard in Thailand, offering a safer and more modern option.
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