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