Power plugs & voltage in South America

Across South America's 12 countries, the most common socket standard is Type A (5 countries). Here is every one, color-coded by the plug it uses. Most also accept the Type C Europlug.

Mains voltage in South America

South America is mixed: 7 countries run on 230 V (220-240) and 5 on 120 V (100-127). Single-voltage devices need a converter where it differs from home.

Every country in South America

• Argentina Type C/I · 220/380 V
• Bolivia Type A/B/C · 230/400 V
• Brazil Type C/N · 127/220 V, 220/380 V
• Chile Type C/F/L · 220/380 V
• Colombia Type A/B · 120/208 V, 277/480 V, 120/240 V, 240/208/120 V, 240 V, 480 V
• Ecuador Type A/B · 120/208 V
• Guyana Type A/B/D/G · 240 V, 190 V
• Paraguay Type A/B/C/N · 220/380 V
• Peru Type A/B/C · 220/380 V
• Suriname Type C/F · 127 V, 220 V, 400 V
• Uruguay Type C/F/I/L · 230/400 V
• Venezuela Type A/B · 120/208 V, 120/240 V