China Power Plugs, Wall Sockets & Electrical Outlets

220V
50Hz
3 Plug Types

In China, power plugs and sockets (electrical outlets) of Type A (NEMA 1-15, two flat parallel pins, ungrounded), Type C (CEE 7/16 (Europlug), two round pins, ungrounded) and Type I (AS/NZS 3112, two angled flat pins plus vertical grounding pin, grounded) are used. Wall sockets run at 220V and 50Hz. Check if you need a travel adapter, electrical adapter or voltage converter before travelling to China.

China Power Plugs, Wall Sockets & Electrical Outlets — Type A, Type C, Type I, 220V 50Hz
Type A · 2 pins · Ungrounded · Primary · NEMA 1-15
Type C · 2 pins · Ungrounded · CEE 7/16 (Europlug)
Type I · 3 pins · Grounded · AS/NZS 3112

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China uses:

Type A Type C Type I