Can I Use My Power Bank in China?

Q: What plug type does China use?

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

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

Typical profile: Your power bank can work in China 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.

Device label dual
Destination grid 220⁠V / 50⁠Hz
Plug fit Type A/C/I fits
Verdict Conditional compatibility

Device voltage: dual
Destination grid: 220⁠V / 50⁠Hz
Plug type: Type A/C/I fits
Typical wattage: 5–60⁠W
Verdict: Conditional compatibility
Reviewed: 2026-06-17

Next step

What to do next

Add it to a trip checklistKeep Power Bank in a saved packing verdict for China.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. A USB power bank and its external AC wall charger have different input ratings. Verify the actual wall charger label before using mains power. For flying, use the battery’s rated Wh, check airline and route rules, and keep permitted spare batteries/power banks in carry-on; a fixed mAh conversion is insufficient.

China runs 220⁠V / 50⁠Hz. China runs 220V at 50Hz and accepts three plug types: Type I (its own grounded standard, near-identical to Australia), Type A (flat blades, common in older buildings) and Type C (Europlug). US single-voltage devices need a converter; the plug may fit (Type A) but the 220V will damage them.

Power Bank in China at a glance

Your power bank vs China's grid
Device voltage profile	dual
Typical wattage	5–60⁠W
Destination voltage	220⁠V
Destination frequency	50⁠Hz
Destination plug types	Type A/C/I
Voltage mismatch	120⁠V → 220⁠V = +100⁠V
Verdict	Conditional compatibility

Plug types in China: Type A, Type C, Type I

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.

China: 220⁠V · 50⁠Hz

Input: 100–240V~ 50/60Hz (charger) → Conditional compatibility
USB-C PD → Check your device label first

Sources and limits

What the evidence covers

A source supports only the facts, socket types or models listed below. A model example does not verify every device in its category. Confirm your own label and outlet.

Coverage: VDE: Power supply and security when traveling
Dataset reviewed: 2026-06-17

Evidence by fact

Nominal voltage: VDE: Power supply and security when traveling Scope: China (Types verified: A, C, I) checked: 2026-07-17
Frequency: VDE: Power supply and security when traveling Scope: China (Types verified: A, C, I) checked: 2026-07-17
Socket types: VDE: Power supply and security when traveling Scope: China (Types verified: A, C, I) checked: 2026-07-17

Scope

VDE: Power supply and security when traveling: All listed base claims match this non-binding VDE consumer reference.

Sources and limits

What the evidence covers

A source supports only the facts, socket types or models listed below. A model example does not verify every device in its category. Confirm your own label and outlet.

Coverage: Power Bank
Dataset reviewed: 2026-09-30

Evidence by fact

Voltage profile: Exact source pending
Wattage range: Exact source pending
Frequency behavior: Exact source pending
Grounding: Exact source pending
Safety guidance: FAA: Airline passengers and power banks (Profile evidence pending; example only) Scope: Passenger carriage of power banks and spare lithium-ion batteries checked: 2026-09-30
Profile evidence pending; example only

Scope

FAA: Airline passengers and power banks: Passenger baggage / Spare Battery or Power Bank: carry-on only, short-circuit protection, 100 Wh baseline, airline approval for 101-160 Wh and maximum two larger spares; carriers/international rules may be stricter. No AC wall-charger claim and no fixed mAh equivalence without battery voltage.

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 power bank in China?

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

Will a travel adapter let me use my power bank in China?

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

Do I need a voltage converter for a power bank in China?

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

What plug type does China use?

China uses Type A/C/I 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.