🇻🇳 Plugs & Voltage in Vietnam
Type A, Type C, Type F · 220V · 50Hz
Voltage
220V
220–240V standard
Frequency
50Hz
AC power
Plug Types
Type AType CType F
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Check my adapter needs →Plug Types Used in Vietnam
Type A
Two flat parallel pins
USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan
Type C
Two round pins (Europlug)
Europe, Asia, S. America
Type F
Two round pins + earth clips
Germany, Austria, Netherlands
Do I need an adapter for Vietnam? Quick answers by home country
| Travelling from | Plug adapter | Voltage |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Needed for Type B plugs (Type A fits) | Different (120V → 220V): check device labels |
| Canada | Needed for Type B plugs (Type A fits) | Different (120V → 220V): check device labels |
| United Kingdom | Needed | Similar (230V → 220V) |
| Germany / most of the EU | Not needed | Similar (230V → 220V) |
| Australia | Needed | Similar (230V → 220V) |
| New Zealand | Needed | Similar (230V → 220V) |
| India | Needed for Type D/M plugs (Type C fits) | Similar (230V → 220V) |
Based on the plug types listed above. Phone, tablet and laptop chargers are almost always rated 100–240V and only need a plug adapter; hair dryers, straighteners and kettles often are not. Check any country pair →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What plug type is used in Vietnam?
Vietnam uses Type A, Type C, Type F. Type A (Two flat parallel pins — used in USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan). Type C (Two round pins (Europlug) — used in Europe, Asia, S. America). Type F (Two round pins + earth clips — used in Germany, Austria, Netherlands).
What voltage does Vietnam use?
Vietnam uses 220 volts at 50 Hz. This puts it in the 220–240V range. Most modern electronics (phones, laptops, cameras) accept 100–240V and will work fine with just a plug adapter.
Do I need a power adapter for Vietnam?
If your home country uses different plug types to Type A, Type C, Type F, yes — you will need a plug adapter. Whether you need a voltage converter depends on your device. Check the label: if it says '100–240V', you only need a plug adapter.
Do New Zealanders need a power adapter for Vietnam?
New Zealanders travelling to Vietnam need a plug adapter (Type I to Type A, Type C, Type F) but no voltage converter — Vietnam runs on 220V which is compatible with NZ's 230V standard.
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