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Japan Czechia

Will your plugs and devices from home work there?

⇄ The other way round: Czechia → Japan

You need a plug adapter

Your plugs from Japan (types A and B) don’t fit the sockets in Czechia (types C and E). Take an adapter to type E.

Voltage: different from home

Czechia has 230 V, Japan has 100 V. Devices with a 100–240 V power supply (chargers, laptops) work; others need a voltage converter.

Frequency: different

Czechia uses 50 Hz, Japan uses 50/60 Hz. It makes no difference to chargers and electronics; clocks and some motor-driven appliances may behave differently.

Plug by plug

Your plugSockets thereResult
Type A CE doesn’t fit
Type B CE doesn’t fit
Japan
100 V · 50/60 Hz
Czechia
230 V · 50 Hz

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a plug adapter from Japan to Czechia?

You need a plug adapter. Your plugs from Japan (types A and B) don’t fit the sockets in Czechia (types C and E). Take an adapter to type E.

Do I need a voltage converter from Japan to Czechia?

Voltage: different from home. Czechia has 230 V, Japan has 100 V. Devices with a 100–240 V power supply (chargers, laptops) work; others need a voltage converter.

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