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

Q: What plug is used in Argentina?

Argentina uses Type I plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

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

China (home)

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

Argentina (destination)

Type I Two or three flat angled pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Argentina

Voltage

China 230 V

Argentina 230 V

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Frequency

China 50 Hz

Argentina 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Argentina

In Argentina, the standard power plug is Type I. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Argentina is the same shape — Type I, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Argentina plug guide