Is a US plug the same as EU?

Is a US plug the same as EU? European plugs are not compatible with American electrical sockets. In order to plug in your electric appliances, you will need a plug adapter or a converter. Otherwise, you will not be able to use your electric appliances during your U.S. road trip (phone charger, camera charger, laptop or tablet, etc.).

Do I need a travel converter or adapter?

In most cases, Yes. Appliances in the United States typically use anywhere between 110 and 130 volts of alternating current (AC). A majority of the world's countries, however, use 220 – 240 volts. If your appliance can only run on 110 – 130 volts, you will need to use a converter.

Which European countries use the same plug?

All of Europe operates on the same 2 round pronged outlets except for the UK and Ireland that operates on its own unique 3 flat rectangle pronged outlets. If you are travelling through the UK or Ireland (including London) you will need a UK and Ireland power point adapter.

What does EU plug look like?

The Type C plug (also called the Europlug) has two round pins. The pins are 4 to 4.8 mm wide with centers that are spaced 19 mm apart; the plug fits any socket that conforms to these dimensions.

Do I need a converter to charge my phone in Europe?

If your equipment has a transformer, as all Smart Phones, Computers, and tablets have, you don't need a converter - the voltage is converted by the transformer. European Voltage is usually 220, and the US is 110. So things without a transformer need a converter.

Will Type C plug work in Type D?

A Type C plug / adapter can also be used with Type D sockets. The universal receptacle of the adapter accepts plugs from devices of every country of the world.

What adapter do I need for Italy?

The most common wall sockets in Italy are the EU standard plug type C, F but you may also find type L. Frequent travellers often have an all-in-one adapter that works all around the world, this would be suitable for all Italian wall socket types.

What adapter do I need for Europe?

The plug shapes and power voltage is different between America and European countries. America uses type-A/B plugs, while most European countries use Type-C plugs (Type-C also fits into Type E, F, H, J, K, L, N sockets that replace the Type C socket in some countries like Italy, Denmark, Switzerland etc.).

What adapter do I need for France and Italy?

?America to Europe Travel Adapter?The JARVANIA international plug adapter with Type-C plugs can be used in most European countries except UK/ British/ Ireland/ Scotland. It's a must have when you travel to Germany, Italy, Greece, Iceland, Finland, France, Spain, Denmark and more.