Electricity and Plug in China
Nowadays, people often carry some electronic products with them when traveling to other countries, such as mobile phones, electric shavers, and laptops, among others. However, voltages vary from country to country. Now, let's introduce the electrical situation in China so that you can prepare the right adapter when traveling to this country.
Currently, the voltage in Chinese homes is divided into two types: 100 to 130 volts and 220 to 240 volts. The first is low voltage and focuses on safety, similar to what is found in the United States and Japan. The second is high voltage and focuses on efficiency, as is the case in Australia and France, and of course, in China as well.
The voltage in mainland China, Macau and Hong Kong is 220 volts, and plugs can be two or three flat pins. Outside of luxury hotels, square-pin sockets are rare, so it is recommended to bring an adapter, which can be purchased in almost all large cities. It is advisable to avoid using cheap batteries, as they have a shorter lifespan; Instead, it is preferable to use rechargeable batteries and have a charger, which is available at most department stores. Of course, carrying a flashlight with you is a sensible precaution to avoid surprises in the event of sudden power outages.
There are normally six types of plugs: the British standard, the international standard, the American standard, the European standard, the South African standard and the Italian standard. Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia use the British standard, which has three square pins. China, Australia and Argentina use the international standard, which has three flat pins. On the other hand, the United States, Canada, Japan, and Brazil use the American standard, which has one circular plug and two flat pins. The European standard has two circular pins and is widely used in Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, etc. The South African standard has three circular pins and is mainly used in South Africa, India and Russia. Therefore, it is essential to carry an adapter when traveling abroad. If you forget, you can buy it at duty-free shops.
