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Brazil plug type and voltage
Brazil uses Types C and N outlets at 127 V or 220 V and 60 Hz. Brazil uses Types C and N outlets. A Type C adapter works in all of them.
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
All are used; check your hotel
U.S. outlets: 120 V
U.S.: 60 Hz
Depends on the outlet
Quick answer
Brazil uses Types C and N outlets. A Type C adapter works in all of them. Outlets in Brazil supply 127 V or 220 V depending on the area, sometimes both in one building. Check before plugging in anything not marked 100–240 V.
- Plug types
- Type C, Type N
- Voltage and frequency
- 127 V or 220 V, 60 Hz
- Adapter from the U.S.
- Yes: Type C
- Converter
- Depends on the outlet
Do I need a plug adapter?
- Plugs
- Types C and N
- Voltage
- 127 V or 220 V
- Frequency
- 60 Hz
Brazil uses Types C and N outlets. A Type C adapter works in all of them.
Outlets in Brazil supply 127 V or 220 V depending on the area, sometimes both in one building. Check before plugging in anything not marked 100–240 V.
The outlets you'll find in Brazil
Outlets are 127 V or 220 V depending on the city, sometimes both in one building, so check before plugging in. Type N is the standard socket, and it also takes Type C plugs.
Type C
Two round pins (the Europlug)
Not grounded · also used in most of Europe, South America and Asia
Type N
Three round pins, the grounding pin offset
Grounded · also used in Brazil, South Africa
Takes Type C plugs
What to pack for Brazil
- A Type C plug adapter, one per device you charge at the same time.
- Dual-voltage hair tools, or a voltage converter if yours are 120 V only.
- Leave U.S. power strips at home: most are rated for 125 V, not 127 V or 220 V.
Check the label first
Look for the input line on your charger or device. INPUT: 100–240V means it works anywhere with just a plug adapter. A single number such as 120V means it only works at that voltage.
Plugs in other South America destinations
- ArgentinaC, I · 220 VType I
- BoliviaA, B, C · 230 VSometimes Type C
- ChileC, F, L · 220 VType C
- ColombiaA, B · 120 VNo adapter
- EcuadorA, B · 120 VNo adapter
- Falkland IslandsG · 240 VType G
- French GuianaC, E · 220 VType C
- GuyanaA, B, D, G · 240 VSometimes Type D
- ParaguayA, B, C, N · 220 VSometimes Type C
- PeruA, B, C · 220 VSometimes Type C
- SurinameC, F · 127 V or 220 VType C
- UruguayC, F, I, L · 230 VType C
- VenezuelaA, B · 120 VNo adapter
Brazil plug FAQ
Brazil uses Types C and N. Outlets are 127 V or 220 V depending on the city, sometimes both in one building, so check before plugging in. Type N is the standard socket, and it also takes Type C plugs.
Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Plug types and voltages rarely change, but hotels sometimes have older or international outlets.
- IEC: World Plugs, plug types and voltages by country
- Wikipedia: Mains electricity by country (compiled from IEC data)
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