Type I plug adapter
Type I prongs on the wall side and a socket for your plugs on the front.
Fits the Type I outlets in Argentina.
Look for
- Takes your plugs on the front
- Earthed, if your chargers have an earth pin
- Compact enough for recessed sockets
Plugs by countryArgentina
Plugs used in Argentina
Argentina uses Type I outlets at 220V, 50Hz.
- Type I
- 220V
- 50Hz
Going to Argentina? Check your plugs:
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Plug and outlet types in Argentina
Plug 
Outlet Type I
AS/NZS 3112
Outlets take Type I plugs
Also used in Australia, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Cook Islands, East Timor.
Adapters for Argentina
You need an adapter with Type I prongs, unless your plugs already fit. A universal adapter covers Argentina and almost everywhere else.
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Universal travel adapter
Slide-out prongs for most of the world, handy if this isn't your only trip.
Works in Argentina and most other countries.
Look for
- USB-C ports for charging without a brick
- A fuse
- Fits the countries you visit most
Voltage in Argentina
That's the voltage most of the world uses. Dual-voltage chargers work fine; 100-120V-only gear from North America or Japan needs a converter.
Argentine outlets look like Australian and Chinese ones, but live and neutral are swapped. Plugs fit, but a few devices may care.
Some older buildings still have Type C outlets.
- Voltage
- 220V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
Traveling to Argentina from...
Pick your home country for a plug-by-plug answer.
- From United StatesAdapter needed
- From United KingdomAdapter needed
- From CanadaAdapter needed
- From AustraliaPlugs fit
- From GermanyAdapter needed
- From FranceAdapter needed
- From ChinaSome plugs fit
- From IndiaAdapter needed
- From JapanAdapter needed
- From ItalyAdapter needed
Leaving Argentina?
Also worth packing
Dual-voltage and carry-on friendly, so they work in Argentina and everywhere after.
Power bank
Keeps your phone going on travel days. Carry it on; airlines ban power banks from checked bags.
Look for
- Under 100Wh (about 27,000mAh)
- USB-C in and out
- Watt-hours (Wh) printed on the case
Multi-port USB-C charger
One dual-voltage charger for phone, laptop and watch, so you need one adapter.
Look for
- 100-240V input
- Enough watts for your laptop
- Two or more USB-C ports
Long USB-C cable
Hotel outlets are rarely next to the bed. Two metres reaches.
Look for
- 2m long
- Rated for your charger's watts
- Braided