Travel adapter from Benin to China — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in China?

China uses Type A and Type C and Type I plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Benin and China, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

Good news — Benin and China both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in China without an adapter or converter.

Benin (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V

China (destination)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type I Two or three flat angled pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in China

Voltage

Benin 230 V

China 230 V

Match

Frequency

Benin 50 Hz

China 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in China

In China, the standard power plug is Type A and Type C and Type I. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in China can be one of 3 different shapes — Type A, Type C, Type I, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full China plug guide