Power Plugs & Voltage in South Korea
In South Korea, the standard voltage is 220V at 60Hz, and plug types C, F are used.
Your Type A / Type B plugs don't fit South Korea's Type C / Type F sockets. Pack a plug adapter.
South Korea 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.South Korea mains: 220V, 60 Hz.
Note Type C and F (Schuko-style), like continental Europe, but note the 60 Hz frequency.
Plug types in South Korea
2 round pins (Europlug, fits most of Europe)
2 round pins + earth clips on the side (Schuko)
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 South Korea’s 220V supply. Always check the label on your own device.
How to check what you need for South Korea
- 01 Pick your home country in the checker above.
- 02 See instantly whether your plugs fit South Korea’s Types C & F 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 South Korea?
South Korea uses Types C & F plugs. Type C and F (Schuko-style), like continental Europe, but note the 60 Hz frequency.
What voltage is South Korea?
The standard mains voltage in South Korea 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 South Korea from the US?
Yes. US plugs (Type A/B) don't fit South Korea's Types C & F sockets, so you'll need a plug adapter. The US is 120V and South Korea is 220V, so single-voltage US appliances may also need a voltage converter. Use the checker above for your exact home country.
Do I need an adapter for South Korea from the UK?
Yes. UK Type G plugs don't fit South Korea's Types C & F sockets, so you'll need a plug adapter. Voltage is 220V, the same as the UK, so no converter is needed.