Power Plugs and Sockets in Venezuela - Do You Need an Adapter?
If you are travelling to Venezuela 🇻🇪 from South Korea 🇰🇷, then IT DEPENDS.
In Venezuela, the plug types used are A and B. The voltage is 110-240 V with a frequency of 60Hz. On the other hand, in South Korea, the plug types used are A, B, C and F. The voltage in South Korea is 110-220 V with a frequency of 60Hz.
Type A
Type B
✅ Your devices from South Korea of type A and B will be valid and will work without an adapter.
⚠️ Your devices from South Korea of type C and F will not be valid for any socket and you will need an adapter.
What are the plugs like in Venezuela?
In Venezuela, the predominant plug types are A and B. If you are coming from South Korea, then your devices are of type A, B, C or F.
In this sense, you will have to be more careful. Depending on where you stay, you may find valid plugs for your devices or not. We recommend that you always buy an adapter to avoid any worries.
In Venezuela, the NEMA 6-15 plug is found in domestic applications at 220 volts solely for air conditioning and other high-power appliances.
Do I need a voltage and frequency converter to travel to Venezuela?
It is important to know that in Venezuela the electrical voltage is 110-240 V, with a frequency of 60Hz. In South Korea, the electrical voltage is 110-220 V and the frequency is 60Hz.
Both South Korea and Venezuela use wide ranges of voltages (110-240 V) so you will only need to make sure that the device you are going to use and the socket in Venezuela to which you are going to connect it work at the same voltage.
Regardless of whether you need a voltage converter or not, you need a plug adapter, because the plug types are different in Venezuela.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below we will answer some of the most common questions asked by travelers going to Venezuela.
Can I charge my iPhone or Android mobile device in Venezuela?
If you are travelling from South Korea to Venezuela, you will need an adapter to charge your iPhone or Android mobile device. While it is true that nowadays these devices are designed to work with wide ranges of voltage and frequency, it should be remembered that both countries have incompatible plug types, so you may need an adapter in Venezuela to charge your iPhone or Android.
Can I plug in my laptop charger in Venezuela?
If you are travelling from South Korea to Venezuela, you will need an adapter to charge your laptop. Generally, these devices are designed to work with wide ranges of voltage and frequency, but it should be remembered that South Korea and Venezuela have incompatible plug types, so an adapter may be necessary to charge your laptop in Venezuela.
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