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Do you need a plug adapter from Brazil to United States?
Adapter needed
Yes — you need a plug adapter from Brazil to United States. United States uses Type A/B sockets that Brazil plugs do not fit.
Brazil to United States
Brazil → United States
- Brazil plugs
- C N
- United States sockets
- A B
- Adapter
- Required
- Voltage
- 127/220V → 120V
Socket types in United States
| Type A | Two flat parallel pins (ungrounded). Common across North America and Japan. |
|---|---|
| Type B | Two flat pins plus a round grounding pin. The grounded North American plug. |
Voltage is broadly compatible: Brazil uses 127/220V, United States uses 120V.
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter from Brazil to United States?
Yes. United States uses Type A/B sockets, which Brazil plugs do not fit, so pack a suitable adapter.
Will my devices work on United States’s voltage?
United States runs at 120V, 60Hz. Dual-voltage chargers (most phones and laptops) are fine; single-voltage devices may need a converter.