Travel adapter from Bolivia to Brazil — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Brazil?

Brazil uses Type C and Type N plugs at 127/220 V, 60 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — Bolivia and Brazil share at least one common plug shape (Type C). The mains frequency is also different (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Frequency differs (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Bolivia (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V

Brazil (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type N Two round pins + round ground 127–230V

Electrical specifications in Brazil

Voltage

Bolivia 230 V

Brazil 127/220 V

Match

Frequency

Bolivia 50 Hz

Brazil 60 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in Brazil

In Brazil, the standard power plug is Type C and Type N. The country runs on 127/220 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in Brazil can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type N, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Brazil plug guide