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Can I Use My Electric Shaver in Vietnam?

Based on what's typical for this device — confirm on the label to be sure.

Typical profile: Your electric shaver can work in Vietnam if its actual input rating, frequency and plug match the local supply.

Conditional compatibility

Use directly only if your actual input rating covers the local voltage and frequency and your plug fits with any required grounding. A typical category profile does not confirm your own unit.

  1. Device label dual
  2. Destination grid 220⁠V / 50⁠Hz
  3. Plug fit Type A/C fits
  4. Verdict Conditional compatibility
Device voltage
dual
Destination grid
220⁠V / 50⁠Hz
Plug type
Type A/C fits
Typical wattage
5–15⁠W
Verdict
Conditional compatibility
Reviewed
2026-09-30
Caution: Frequency mismatch (device 60Hz vs grid 50Hz): motor speed or timing may change. Verify the label and manufacturer instructions before use.
Next step

What to do next

Add it to a trip checklistKeep Electric Shaver in a saved packing verdict for Vietnam.Check another deviceUse the same destination with a different charger or appliance.Read label examplesConfirm what 100-240V, 120V, and 230V labels mean.

Why

Use directly only if your actual input rating covers the local voltage and frequency and your plug fits with any required grounding. A typical category profile does not confirm your own unit. The cited Philips S1103/S1301 supply accepts 100–240V, 50–60Hz and is rated 2W. Other shaver supplies can differ. Read the actual INPUT label and use the specified charging supply; do not assume a single-voltage model permits conversion.

Vietnam runs 220⁠V / 50⁠Hz. Vietnam runs 220V at 50Hz with sockets that commonly accept both Type A (US flat blades) and Type C (Europlug). The Type A fit is a trap: the plug goes in, but a US single-voltage device receives 220V and can overheat. Pack a Type C adapter and confirm your devices are dual-voltage.

Electric Shaver in Vietnam at a glance

Your electric shaver vs Vietnam's grid
Device voltage profiledual
Typical wattage5–15⁠W
Destination voltage220⁠V
Destination frequency50⁠Hz
Destination plug typesType A/C
Voltage mismatch120⁠V → 220⁠V = +100⁠V
VerdictConditional compatibility

Plug types in Vietnam: Type A, Type C

How different input labels change this answer

Calculated examples for reading labels, not a test of your unit. Compare your actual label before using an example result.

Vietnam: 220⁠V · 50⁠Hz

  • 100–240V 50/60Hz → Conditional compatibility
  • 120V 60Hz → Voltage converter needed
Final check: look for "INPUT 100-240V" or a matching local voltage on the label before you plug in.

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FAQ

Can I use my electric shaver in Vietnam?

Typical profile: Your electric shaver can work in Vietnam if its actual input rating, frequency and plug match the local supply. Vietnam runs 220⁠V / 50⁠Hz on Type A/C sockets.

Will a travel adapter let me use my electric shaver in Vietnam?

Typical profile: Vietnam sockets use Type A/C. Your plug already fits, so no adapter is needed.

Do I need a voltage converter for a electric shaver in Vietnam?

Typical profile: No. If your electric shaver is dual-voltage (100–240V), you don't need a converter in Vietnam.

What plug type does Vietnam use?

Vietnam uses Type A/C sockets at 220⁠V / 50⁠Hz.

Adapter vs converter explained

Guidance only — not professional electrical advice. Always confirm against your device's label before plugging in. Local wiring (especially in hotels and older buildings) can vary.