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Philippines plug types & voltage — adapters, 100–240V devices and local sockets
Philippine sockets are mostly US-style Type A/B, with dual outlets accepting Europlug C also common. Mains is 220 V at 60 Hz.
Sockets & supply
Types A/B/C at 220 V/60 Hz (some references say 230 V); flat-pin plugs fit directly.
From China — your plugs vs local sockets
On the ground
Philippine sockets are mostly US-style Type A/B, with dual outlets accepting Europlug C also common. Mains is 220 V at 60 Hz.
60 Hz nationwide; references split between 220 V and 230 V nominal (the difference is minor in practice). High-power appliances like air conditioners may run on separate circuits.
What to pack
Chinese flat-pin plugs work directly and round-pin ones usually fit too; only Type I needs an adapter. No transformer needed at 220 V, though 60 Hz slightly affects motorised gadgets.
Most outlets are ungrounded and the earth hole of Type B sockets often isn't wired — verify grounding if your device depends on it.
Wide-voltage (INPUT 100–240V) chargers and power bricks work anywhere; single-voltage heating appliances (hairdryers, kettles) need a transformer when voltages differ. Country data cannot certify a device — check the nameplate.
Sources & verification
Checked 2026-11-04 against: Wikipedia — Mains electricity by country (CC BY-SA 4.0) · PlugTypes.com (cross-check signal only) (API terms allow use; not an open data license) · PackBefore country dataset (CC BY 4.0)
Voltages are nominal; local and legacy variance is noted above where known.
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