East Asia
Japan plug type and voltage
Type A, B100 V · None Hz
Plugs and voltage in Japan
Japan uses plug type A, B at 100 volts and None Hz. Most phone and laptop chargers work from 100 to 240 V, so they only need the right plug shape.
Do I need an adapter?
Check the label on your charger: '100–240V' means it works anywhere.
| Coming from | Plug | Voltage |
|---|---|---|
| United States & Canada | No adapter | Same voltage |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | Adapter needed | Check voltage |
| Most of Europe | Adapter needed | Check voltage |
| Australia & New Zealand | Adapter needed | Check voltage |
| India | Adapter needed | Check voltage |
| Japan | No adapter | Same voltage |
| China | No adapter | Check voltage |
Sources
- IEC World Plugs
- US State Department travel advisory
- Immigration Services Agency: Digital Nomad status
- Visit Japan Web (Digital Agency)
- Japan Tourism Agency: tax-free shopping
- Seven Bank: overseas cards at ATMs
- Speedtest Global Index: Japan
- World Bank open data
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