What is an American plug?


What is an American plug? For USA there are two associated plug types, types A and B. Plug type A is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and plug type B is the plug which has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin. USA operates on a 120V supply voltage and 60Hz.


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.


Can I charge my iPhone in Spain?

Apple iPhones are dual voltage and do not require a converter. Your iPhone will work anywhere in the world with the correct country adapter. Going In Style has made it easy to choose the correct adapter for your iPhone.


Which countries use the same plug as us?

They are widely used in North America, Mexico, China, Japan, and other countries which use Type A plugs. Like Type A, Type B plugs used in Japan vary in design slightly than those used in the United States.


Does Spain use the same plug as us?

You need a voltage converter in Spain! You can find voltage converters at Amazon. Because you also need a power plug adapter, you should consider a combined plug adapter/voltage converter. Also the frequency in Spain (50 Hz) differs from the frequency in the United States of America (60 Hz).


Do hotels in Spain have US plugs?

Generally all Spanish hotels have standard two pin European electrical sockets.