Power
Do you need a plug adapter from China to United Kingdom?
Adapter needed
Yes — you need a plug adapter from China to United Kingdom. United Kingdom uses Type G sockets that China plugs do not fit.
China to United Kingdom
China → United Kingdom
- China plugs
- A C I
- United Kingdom sockets
- G
- Adapter
- Required
- Voltage
- 220V → 230V
Socket types in United Kingdom
| Type G | Three rectangular pins. The British plug, also used across former British territories. |
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Voltage is broadly compatible: China uses 220V, United Kingdom uses 230V.
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter from China to United Kingdom?
Yes. United Kingdom uses Type G sockets, which China plugs do not fit, so pack a suitable adapter.
Will my devices work on United Kingdom’s voltage?
United Kingdom runs at 230V, 50Hz. Dual-voltage chargers (most phones and laptops) are fine; single-voltage devices may need a converter.