Power Plugs & Voltage in Philippines
In Philippines, the standard voltage is 220V at 60Hz, and plug types A, B, C are used.
Your plugs (Type A, Type B) fit Philippines's sockets directly.
Philippines runs much higher than home. A single-voltage 120V appliance can be damaged — you'd need a voltage converter. Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) are still fine.
Check your charger Most phone, laptop and camera chargers are dual-voltage (look for “INPUT: 100–240V” on the label). Those only ever need a plug adapter, never a voltage converter. High-wattage items with heating elements (hair dryers, straighteners, kettles) are the usual exception.Philippines mains: 220V, 60 Hz.
Note Type A/B plugs like North America, but at 220V and 60 Hz — check that your device is dual-voltage.
Plug types in Philippines
2 flat parallel pins (ungrounded, North America / Japan)
2 flat pins + a round grounding pin (North America)
2 round pins (Europlug, fits most of Europe)
Many modern chargers, laptops, phones and cameras are dual-voltage: their label reads INPUT: 100–240V. Those work anywhere in the world with just a plug adapter — no voltage converter needed. Only single-voltage, high-wattage devices (hair dryers, travel kettles, straighteners) are a real concern in Philippines’s 220V supply. Always check the label on your own device.
How to check what you need for Philippines
- 01 Pick your home country in the checker above.
- 02 See instantly whether your plugs fit Philippines’s Types A, B & C sockets, and whether the 220V supply is a concern.
- 03 Read the label on each device — 100–240V means a plug adapter is all you need.
Frequently asked questions
What plug type is used in Philippines?
Philippines uses Types A, B & C plugs. Type A/B plugs like North America, but at 220V and 60 Hz — check that your device is dual-voltage.
What voltage is Philippines?
The standard mains voltage in Philippines is 220V at 60Hz. Most modern chargers and laptops are dual-voltage (100–240V) and work fine; single-voltage appliances from a country with very different voltage may need a converter.
Do I need an adapter for Philippines from the US?
Philippines accepts US-style Type A/B plugs, so a plug adapter may not be needed — but check the voltage: the US is 120V and Philippines is 220V. Use the checker above for your exact home country.
Do I need an adapter for Philippines from the UK?
Yes. UK Type G plugs don't fit Philippines's Types A, B & C sockets, so you'll need a plug adapter. Voltage is 220V, the same as the UK, so no converter is needed.