Power
Do you need a plug adapter from United Kingdom to Brazil?
Adapter needed
Yes — you need a plug adapter from United Kingdom to Brazil. Brazil uses Type C/N sockets that United Kingdom plugs do not fit.
United Kingdom to Brazil
United Kingdom → Brazil
- United Kingdom plugs
- G
- Brazil sockets
- C N
- Adapter
- Required
- Voltage
- 230V → 127/220V
Socket types in Brazil
| Type C | Two round pins. The standard "Europlug" used across most of Europe. |
|---|---|
| Type N | Two or three round pins. The Brazilian standard, also used in South Africa. |
Brazil runs at 127/220V, lower than United Kingdom’s 230V. Dual-voltage chargers are fine; single-voltage high-draw devices may underperform.
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter from United Kingdom to Brazil?
Yes. Brazil uses Type C/N sockets, which United Kingdom plugs do not fit, so pack a suitable adapter.
Will my devices work on Brazil’s voltage?
Brazil runs at 127/220V, 60Hz. Dual-voltage chargers (most phones and laptops) are fine; single-voltage devices may need a converter.