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Do you need a plug adapter from France to Philippines?
Adapter needed
Yes — you need a plug adapter from France to Philippines. Philippines uses Type A/B sockets that France plugs do not fit.
France to Philippines
France → Philippines
- France plugs
- C E
- Philippines sockets
- A B C
- Adapter
- Required
- Voltage
- 230V → 220V
Socket types in Philippines
| 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: France uses 230V, Philippines uses 220V.
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter from France to Philippines?
Yes. Philippines uses Type A/B sockets, which France plugs do not fit, so pack a suitable adapter.
Will my devices work on Philippines’s voltage?
Philippines runs at 220V, 60Hz. Dual-voltage chargers (most phones and laptops) are fine; single-voltage devices may need a converter.