

You can use all your equipment in Philippines if the outlet voltage in your own country is between 220V-240V. If you have a US three-pin plug (type B), you will need an adapter to plug in to non-polarized, two-pin outlets.Įlectricity in Philippines - voltage and frequencyĪll power sockets in Philippines provide a standard voltage of 220V with a standard frequency of 60Hz. Power outlets rarely accept both types of plugs. Most electrical outlets in the Philippines are non-grounded two-pronged outlets of either type A (North-American standard) or type C (European style). Plugs of type E and F will also fit in a type C outlet. Commonly used in Europe, South-America and Asia, but also in quite a few other countries. Plugs of type A will also fit into a type B socket. Mainly used in the US, Canada, Mexico, Central America and Japan. Type B - Similar to type A, but with an extra pin for grounding. No other plug types will fit in a type A outlet. Type A - Mostly used in the US, Canada, Mexico, Central America, China and Japan.

Do the outlets look different in your country? You'll need a power plug adapter.
