Japan Power Plugs & Sockets
Electrical outlet guide for Japan
100V
50:60Hz
2 Plug Types
Japan uses Type A, Type B electrical plugs and outlets. The standard voltage is 100V and the frequency is 50:60Hz. Before traveling to Japan, check if you need a travel adapter for your devices.
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Japan uses:
Type A
Type B
Plug Types Used in Japan
| Plug Type | Standard | Pins | Grounded | Pin Configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Type A
Primary
|
NEMA 1-15 | 2 | Ungrounded No | Two flat parallel pins (15.9mm apart, 15.9mm long, 6.3mm wide) |
Type B
|
NEMA 5-15 | 3 | Grounded Yes | Two flat parallel pins plus round grounding pin (4.8mm diameter) |
