You need a plug adapter
Your plugs from Japan (types A and B) don’t fit the sockets in Poland (types C and E). Take an adapter to type E.
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Will your plugs and devices from home work there?
Voltage: different from home
Poland 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
Poland 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.
- from: Japan
- to: Poland
Plug by plug
| Your plug | Sockets there | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Type A | CE | doesn’t fit |
| Type B | CE | doesn’t fit |
- Japan
- 100 V · 50/60 Hz
- Poland
- 230 V · 50 Hz
Type E sockets, as in France. European plugs fit thanks to the hybrid CEE 7/7 design.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a plug adapter from Japan to Poland?
You need a plug adapter. Your plugs from Japan (types A and B) don’t fit the sockets in Poland (types C and E). Take an adapter to type E.
Do I need a voltage converter from Japan to Poland?
Voltage: different from home. Poland has 230 V, Japan has 100 V. Devices with a 100–240 V power supply (chargers, laptops) work; others need a voltage converter.