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Laos Plugs, outlets & travel adapters
Laos uses Type A, B, C, E and F sockets. The mains supply is 230 V at 50 Hz.
Plugbert's take 5 plug types! Laos collects sockets the way some people collect fridge magnets.
Do you need a travel adapter for Laos?
It depends on where your plugs come from.
🇺🇸 From the United States
Your plugs fit some compatible outlets in Laos, but not every listed socket design. An adapter may be needed for the outlet you encounter. Check the actual outlet and preserve any grounding your device requires; hybrid connections may not be grounded.
Laos uses 230 V, much higher than the 120 V in the United States. An input rating of "100–240V" covers the listed supply voltage; you still need a suitable plug or adapter. For single-voltage devices, follow the manufacturer's guidance on conversion; using a suitable local device may be simpler.
United States to Laos in full🇬🇧 From the United Kingdom
You need a plug adapter. Plugs from the United Kingdom (Type G) don't fit the Type A, B, C, E and F sockets in Laos. A Type C (Europlug) adapter fits 3 of the 5 listed socket families there. For grounded devices, get a Type B (US 3-pin) 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.
No voltage converter needed. Both countries use 230 V.
United Kingdom to Laos in fullFrom other countries
Somewhere else?
Sockets you'll find in Laos
Type A
The American Two-Prong
2 flat parallel pins · ungrounded
Type B
The American Three-Prong
2 flat pins + 1 round ground pin · grounded
Type C
The Europlug
2 round pins · ungrounded
Type E
The French
2 round pins + a hole for the socket's ground pin · grounded
Type F
The Schuko
2 round pins + grounding clips on the sides · grounded
Will your devices work in Laos?
Sockets in Laos supply 230 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 50 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.