Power Plugs and Sockets in Brazil - Do You Need an Adapter?
If you are travelling to Brazil 🇧🇷 from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦, then IT DEPENDS.
In Brazil, the plug types used are C and N. The voltage is 127-220 V with a frequency of 60Hz. On the other hand, in Saudi Arabia, the plug types used are A, B, C and G. The voltage in Saudi Arabia is 127-220 V with a frequency of 60Hz.
Type C
Type N
✅ Your devices from Saudi Arabia of type C will be valid and will work without an adapter.
⚠️ Your devices from Saudi Arabia of type A, B and G will not be valid for any socket and you will need an adapter.
What are the plugs like in Brazil?
In Brazil, the predominant plug types are C and N. If you are coming from Saudi Arabia, then your devices are of type A, B, C or G.
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.
Special considerations: In Brazil, dual voltage installations are quite common for certain high-powered appliances, such as clothes dryers and whirlpool showers, which normally operate at 220 V even in areas of 127 V. Depending on the area, the voltage can be 127 V or 220 V. Currently, the standard type for outlets is type N, which is compatible with Europlug pins, but older types A, B, and I can still be found in some areas. Note that although type N is similar to type J, their dimensions are different, so they are not compatible.
[/su_box]Do I need a voltage and frequency converter to travel to Brazil?
It is important to know that in Brazil the electrical voltage is 127-220 V, with a frequency of 60Hz. In Saudi Arabia, the electrical voltage is 127-220 V and the frequency is 60Hz.
Both Saudi Arabia and Brazil use wide ranges of voltages (127-220 V) so you will only need to make sure that the device you are going to use and the socket in Brazil 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 Brazil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below we will answer some of the most common questions asked by travelers going to Brazil.
Can I charge my iPhone or Android mobile device in Brazil?
If you are travelling from Saudi Arabia to Brazil, 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 Brazil to charge your iPhone or Android.
Can I plug in my laptop charger in Brazil?
If you are travelling from Saudi Arabia to Brazil, 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 Saudi Arabia and Brazil have incompatible plug types, so an adapter may be necessary to charge your laptop in Brazil.
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