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Do you need a plug adapter from China to United States?
Adapter needed
Yes — you need a plug adapter from China to United States. United States uses Type B sockets that China plugs do not fit.
China to United States
China → United States
- China plugs
- A C I
- United States sockets
- A B
- Adapter
- Required
- Voltage
- 220V → 120V
Socket types in United States
| Type B | Two flat pins plus a round grounding pin. The grounded North American plug. |
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United States runs at 120V, lower than China’s 220V. Dual-voltage chargers are fine; single-voltage high-draw devices may underperform.
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter from China to United States?
Yes. United States uses Type B sockets, which China 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.