What kind of plug adapter do I need for South Korea?

In South Korea the power plugs and sockets are of type C and F. Check out the following pictures. When living in the United States of America you need a power plug adapter for sockets type C and F. Your appliances with plug A don’t fit socket C or F.

What wall plug does Korea use?

Korea Power Plug FAQ Korea uses type C and F plugs. However, type E is also supported. Therefore, any plug with two round pins about 20mm apart will fit in Korea.

Is South Korea plug same as Europe?

Korea Travel Essentials – Korea’s Power Outlets These pins can fit into two round holes of size ranging from 4.0mm to 4.8mm. These types of plug adapters are common in most of the European countries. So, if you are wondering if Korean and European plugs are the same, then the answer is yes!

Do American plugs work in Korea?

If you are travelling to South Korea from America then you will need to bring a power adapter to fit a US plug into a South Korean power outlet. Because the voltage is different in South Korea pack a power converter if your device or appliance isn’t dual voltage.

What is the difference between Type C and Type F plugs?

Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type F is the plug which has two round pins with two earth clips on the side.

Can I charge my iPhone in South Korea?

To supply power to the iPhone using a South Korean power outlet you will need a Type C USB power adapter and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable – Apple normally include the USB cable with your iPhone. Begin by inserting the Type C USB power adapter in the wall outlet. You can identify this wall supply by 2 adjacent holes.

What is EU plug?

The type of plug you know best is the type C or sometimes called “Euro-plug”. This is the one used mainly in Spain and in most countries in Europe. Type C consists of two round parallel pins while the wall plug has two holes where it is connected.

Can I use A Type C plug in Korea?

The standard voltage in South Korea is 220 volts and 60Hz. South Korea uses two types of plugs, Plug Type C (Europlug) and Plug Type F (German Schuko).

Who uses type C plugs?

Type C plugs are commonly used in all countries of Europe except in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta and Cyprus. They are also used in various parts of the developing world.

How do I charge my phone in Korea?

Using USB type B cord and a 3 pinned Type F power adapter to charge your mobile phone from a South Korean power outlet. In order to power any mobile phone using the South Korean power outlet you’ll need to buy a Type F USB power adapter and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable.

Can I charge my phone with 220V?

The stock charger should do 110/220v, it will automatically switch voltage. You can look at the charger to confirm the rating. Other than that, just be sure to get the right plug adapter for the country that you are going to. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4GLTE HD smartphone.