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

Q: What plug is used in India?

India uses Type C and Type D and Type M plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

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

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

Brazil (home)

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

India (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type D Three large round pins 220–240V Type M Three large round pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in India

Voltage

Brazil 127/220 V

India 230 V

Match

Frequency

Brazil 60 Hz

India 50 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in India

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

Full India plug guide