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

Q: What plug is used in China?

China uses Type A and Type C and Type I plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — Honduras and China share at least one common plug shape (Type A). Voltages differ (120 V at home vs 230 V abroad), so check the label on each device. Most modern dual-voltage chargers handle the swing without a converter, but heating appliances usually do not. 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.

Voltage converter may be needed. Check your device label — most modern electronics (phones, laptops) support 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Hair dryers, kettles, and older appliances may need a step-up or step-down converter.

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

Honduras (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

China (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in China

Voltage

Honduras 120 V

China 230 V

Differs

Frequency

Honduras 60 Hz

China 50 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in China

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

Full China plug guide