Laos Power Plugs & Sockets
Electrical outlet guide for Laos
230V
50Hz
5 Plug Types
Laos uses Type A, Type B, Type C, Type E, Type F electrical plugs and outlets. The standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50Hz. Before traveling to Laos, check if you need a travel adapter for your devices.
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Laos uses:
Type A
Type B
Type C
Type E
Type F
Plug Types Used in Laos
| 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) |
Type C
|
CEE 7/16 (Europlug) | 2 | Ungrounded No | Two round pins (4mm diameter, 19mm long, 18.6mm apart) |
Type E
|
CEE 7/5 | 2 | Grounded Yes | Two round pins (4.8mm diameter) plus hole for socket grounding pin |
Type F
|
CEE 7/4 (Schuko) | 2 | Grounded Yes | Two round pins (4.8mm diameter, 19mm long) with grounding clips on sides |
