Travel adapter from Brazil to South Korea — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in South Korea?

South Korea uses Type C and Type F plugs at 230 V, 60 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

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

Brazil (home)

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

South Korea (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V

Electrical specifications in South Korea

Voltage

Brazil 127/220 V

South Korea 230 V

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Frequency

Brazil 60 Hz

South Korea 60 Hz

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More about plugs in South Korea

In South Korea, the standard power plug is Type C and Type F. The country runs on 230 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in South Korea can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type F, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full South Korea plug guide