Travel adapter from Russia 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 Russia and Argentina, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Russia, you will need a travel adapter for Argentina. Russia uses Type C/Type F plugs, and Argentina uses Type I, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Russia (home)

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

Argentina (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Argentina

Voltage

Russia 230 V

Argentina 230 V

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Frequency

Russia 50 Hz

Argentina 50 Hz

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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