Travel adapter from United Kingdom to Taiwan — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Taiwan?

Taiwan uses Type A and Type B plugs at 110 V, 60 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in United Kingdom and Taiwan, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from United Kingdom, you will need a travel adapter for Taiwan. United Kingdom uses Type G plugs, and Taiwan uses Type A/Type B, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (230 V at home vs 110 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 (50 Hz vs 60 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 (50 Hz vs 60 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

United Kingdom (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Taiwan (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Taiwan

Voltage

United Kingdom 230 V

Taiwan 110 V

Differs

Frequency

United Kingdom 50 Hz

Taiwan 60 Hz

Differs

More about plugs in Taiwan

In Taiwan, the standard power plug is Type A and Type B. The country runs on 110 volts at 60 Hz. That means wall sockets in Taiwan can be one of 2 different shapes — Type A, Type B, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Taiwan plug guide