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

Q: What plug is used in Peru?

Peru uses Type A and Type B and Type C plugs at 230 V, 60 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

Good news — South Korea and Peru both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Peru 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

Peru (destination)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Peru

Voltage

South Korea 230 V

Peru 230 V

Match

Frequency

South Korea 60 Hz

Peru 60 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Peru

In Peru, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B and Type C. The country runs on 230 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in Peru can be one of 3 different shapes — Type A, Type B, Type C, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Peru plug guide