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Brazil Plugs, outlets & travel adapters

Brazil uses Type C and N sockets. The mains supply is 127 V or 220 V, depending on where you are, at 60 Hz.

Type C, N127 / 220 V60 Hz

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Good to know
Brazil runs 127 V or 220 V depending on the state, and sometimes depending on the building. Check the socket label.

Do you need a travel adapter for Brazil?

It depends on where your plugs come from.

🇺🇸 From the United States

You need a plug adapter. Plugs from the United States (Type A and B) don't fit the Type C and N sockets in Brazil. A Type C (Europlug) adapter fits the listed socket families there. For grounded devices, get a Type N (Brazilian) adapter for a compatible grounded outlet instead; it does not fit every listed outlet. Socket variants can differ; check the actual outlet and adapter rating.

Brazil uses 127 V or 220 V in different places. An input rating of "100–240V" covers the listed supply voltage; you still need a suitable plug or adapter. Check the local socket supply before use.

United States to Brazil in full

🇬🇧 From the United Kingdom

You need a plug adapter. Plugs from the United Kingdom (Type G) don't fit the Type C and N sockets in Brazil. A Type C (Europlug) adapter fits the listed socket families there. For grounded devices, get a Type N (Brazilian) adapter for a compatible grounded outlet instead; it does not fit every listed outlet. Socket variants can differ; check the actual outlet and adapter rating.

Brazil uses 127 V or 220 V in different places. An input rating of "100–240V" covers the listed supply voltage; you still need a suitable plug or adapter. Check the local socket supply before use.

United Kingdom to Brazil in full

From other countries

🇩🇪GermanyType C🇦🇺AustraliaType C🇨🇦CanadaType C🇮🇳IndiaType C🇨🇳ChinaType C🇯🇵JapanType C🇫🇷FranceType C🇿🇦South AfricaType C🇨🇭SwitzerlandType C

Somewhere else?

Sockets you'll find in Brazil

Type C

The Europlug

2 round pins · ungrounded

Type N

The Brazilian

3 round pins, in a hexagonal recess · grounded

Will your devices work in Brazil?

Sockets in Brazil supply 127 V or 220 V. Find the "input" line on each device or its charger. An input rating of "100–240V" covers the listed supply voltage; you still need a suitable plug or adapter. Check that the input frequency also covers 60 Hz. An adapter changes the plug shape, not the voltage or frequency. For switchable devices, follow the manufacturer's instructions before plugging in.

  • Often rated 100–240 V; confirm on the charger: phone charger, laptop charger, camera battery charger.

  • Check the label first: electric toothbrush, electric shaver, CPAP machine, hair straightener / curler.

  • Usually single voltage: hair dryer, kettle / coffee maker, anything with a heating element.

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