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

Q: What plug is used in Brazil?

Brazil uses Type C and Type N plugs at 127/220 V, 60 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

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

South Korea (home)

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

Brazil (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Brazil

Voltage

South Korea 230 V

Brazil 127/220 V

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Frequency

South Korea 60 Hz

Brazil 60 Hz

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More about plugs in Brazil

In Brazil, the standard power plug is Type C and Type N. The country runs on 127/220 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in Brazil can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type N, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Brazil plug guide