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

Q: What plug is used in Philippines?

Philippines uses Type A and Type B and Type C plugs at 230 V, 60 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

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

Brazil (home)

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

Philippines (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Philippines

Voltage

Brazil 127/220 V

Philippines 230 V

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Frequency

Brazil 60 Hz

Philippines 60 Hz

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More about plugs in Philippines

In Philippines, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B and Type C. The country runs on 230 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in Philippines can be one of 3 different shapes — Type A, Type B, Type C, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Philippines plug guide