Can I Use My MacBook Pro Charger (USB-C Power Adapter) in Chile?

Q: What plug type does Chile use?

Chile uses Type C/L sockets at 220V / 50Hz.

Yes — your MacBook pro charger (USB-C power adapter) works in Chile with just a plug adapter.

Plug adapter needed

Your device handles this country's voltage, but the plug shape is different. You need a plug adapter to fit the sockets here. A plug adapter only changes the shape — it does not change voltage, and that's fine in this case because your device already supports the local voltage.

Device label dual
Destination grid 220⁠V / 50⁠Hz
Plug fit Type C/L adapter needed
Verdict Plug adapter needed

Device voltage: dual
Destination grid: 220⁠V / 50⁠Hz
Plug type: Type C/L adapter needed
Typical wattage: 67–140⁠W
Verdict: Plug adapter needed
Reviewed: 2026-07-17

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

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Why

Your MacBook pro charger (USB-C power adapter)'s voltage already matches Chile's 220V, so it runs normally — you only need a Type C/L plug adapter for the socket shape. As always, confirm the voltage range printed on the label.

Chile runs 220⁠V / 50⁠Hz. Chile runs 220V at 50Hz with Type C and Type L (Italian-style) sockets that accept the Europlug. US single-voltage devices need a converter; the voltage is nearly double US 120V.

MacBook Pro Charger (USB-C Power Adapter) in Chile at a glance

Your MacBook pro charger (USB-C power adapter) vs Chile's grid
Device voltage profile	dual
Typical wattage	67–140⁠W
Destination voltage	220⁠V
Destination frequency	50⁠Hz
Destination plug types	Type C/L
Voltage mismatch	120⁠V → 220⁠V = +100⁠V
Verdict	Plug adapter needed

Plug types in Chile: Type C, Type L

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 MacBook pro charger (USB-C power adapter) in Chile?

Yes — your MacBook pro charger (USB-C power adapter) works in Chile with just a plug adapter. Chile runs 220⁠V / 50⁠Hz on Type C/L sockets.

Will a travel adapter let me use my MacBook pro charger (USB-C power adapter) in Chile?

Chile sockets use Type C/L. Yes — you need a Type C/L plug adapter for the shape.

Do I need a voltage converter for a MacBook pro charger (USB-C power adapter) in Chile?

No. If your MacBook pro charger (USB-C power adapter) is dual-voltage (100–240V), you don't need a converter in Chile.

What plug type does Chile use?

Chile uses Type C/L 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.