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Argentina

Argentina uses plug types C and I. The most common is type I – the Australian plug.

Type
C · I
Voltage
220 V
Frequency
50 Hz

Type C

Europlug

Two round pins, no earth – the thin plug that fits sockets in most of Europe, South America and Asia.

2.5 A · ungrounded

Type I

Australian plug · most common

Two flat pins in a V shape plus an earth pin – Australia, New Zealand, China, Argentina and the Pacific.

10 A · grounded

Good to know

Type I, like in Australia, but with live and neutral swapped. Older buildings may have type C sockets.

Will your plugs fit here?

Where plugs from this country fit

Will my device work?

Read the voltage on the label of your device or its power supply (for example “INPUT 100–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz”) and choose a country – or several, if you are going on a longer trip.

Where you’re going
Voltage on the device label
V
Where your plugs are from

This is not a full safety check – also check the device’s power rating (a converter has to handle it) and the earth connection: plug appliances with a metal casing only into earthed sockets.

Frequently asked questions

What plug type is used in Argentina?

Argentina uses plug types C and I. The most common is type I – the Australian plug. Type I, like in Australia, but with live and neutral swapped. Older buildings may have type C sockets.

What is the voltage in Argentina?

The mains voltage in Argentina is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Devices from countries with 220–240 V work without a converter. Devices from countries with 100–127 V (USA, Canada, Japan) should only be plugged in if the power supply says 100–240 V – a plug adapter only changes the shape of the plug, not the voltage.

Do I need a travel adapter for Argentina?

You need an adapter if your devices have plugs other than types C and I. Travellers from Australia can usually manage without one, but not every socket will take their plugs – an adapter to type C is worth packing. Only some plugs fit for travellers from China, France, Germany, India and Poland. Travellers from Canada, Japan, United Kingdom and United States need an adapter to type I.

Do I need a voltage converter in Argentina?

Not if you’re coming from Australia, China, France, Germany, India, Poland and United Kingdom – the voltage is similar. If you bring devices from Canada, Japan and United States, check their rating labels. Phone and laptop chargers usually work on 100–240 V, but hair dryers, straighteners and kettles often do not – and a plug adapter does not change the voltage. A converter for them would need enough power (a hair dryer often draws 1500–2000 W), so a dual-voltage appliance or one bought locally is the better choice.