Plugs and electricity in China
China runs at 220 V, 50 Hz, with Type A, I sockets.
Data status: two general references agree.
What you need, coming from…
Two devices that behave oppositely. A charger takes any supply, so only the plug shape matters. A hair dryer is built for one voltage, and the wrong one destroys it.
| Coming from | Phone or laptop charger | Hair dryer |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Nothing needed | Don't bring |
| United Kingdom | Adapter | Adapter |
| Germany | Adapter | Adapter |
| France | Adapter | Adapter |
| Canada | Nothing needed | Don't bring |
| Australia | Nothing needed | Nothing needed |
| Japan | Nothing needed | Don't bring |
| India | Adapter | Adapter |
| Brazil | Adapter | Don't bring |
Packing something else? Check your exact device →