Travel Power Compatibility Checker

Select a device, destination, and label voltage; the checker separates plug fit, voltage mismatch, and high-watt risk.

Where is your device from?

Where are you traveling to?

Which device do you want to use?

Plug on your device

What does the label on your device say?

Not sure? We'll help you read it.

It says 100-240V (dual voltage)It says 120V onlyIt says 220-240V onlyI'm not sure / can't find it

Always verify against your device label — local outlets can vary.

Examples this checker handles

Scenario	Input assumption	Destination data	Result
Hair Dryer in Italy	Typical US 120V-only dryer	230⁠V / 50⁠Hz · Type L/F/C	Do not plug this in Frequency mismatch (device 60Hz vs grid 50Hz): motor speed or timing may change. Check the manufacturer instructions.
MacBook Pro Charger (USB-C Power Adapter) in Japan	100-240V charger brick	100⁠V / 50/60⁠Hz · Type A/B	Conditional compatibility Dual-voltage electronics are voltage-safe; plug fit still matters.
Curling Iron in Brazil	Label not confirmed	127⁠V / 60⁠Hz · Type N/C	Check your device label first Brazil uses BOTH 127V and 220V depending on the city. Confirm the exact local voltage before plugging in.

What the verdicts mean

Verdict	What it means
Conditional compatibility	Confirm the actual label, frequency, plug and required grounding.
Plug adapter needed	Voltage support is conditional on your exact label; check the adapter's earth connection.
Voltage converter needed	Your device runs on one voltage that doesn't match your destination.
Adapter + voltage converter needed	The voltage doesn't match and the plug shape is different.
Do not plug this in	Do not connect this device to incompatible voltage. A plug adapter cannot correct it. For high-power heating, PlugVoltage recommends a suitably rated local appliance or a manufacturer-approved travel model instead of travel conversion.
Check your device label first	One line on your device decides the answer. Here's where to find it.
Not enough information	Tell us your destination for an exact verdict.

Why voltage matters more than the plug

A plug adapter only changes the shape of your plug. It does not change the voltage. A 120V-only device on a 230V outlet can overheat or catch fire — which is why we check your device's voltage, not just the socket.

Adapter vs converter explained →