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Do you need a plug adapter from United States to Brazil?
Adapter needed
Yes — you need a plug adapter from United States to Brazil. Brazil uses Type C/N sockets that United States plugs do not fit.
United States to Brazil
United States → Brazil
- United States plugs
- A B
- Brazil sockets
- C N
- Adapter
- Required
- Voltage
- 120V → 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. |
Voltage is broadly compatible: United States uses 120V, Brazil uses 127/220V.
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter from United States to Brazil?
Yes. Brazil uses Type C/N sockets, which United States 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.