Electricity and sockets
You will need an adapter for Type I. Plugs from the UK do not fit the sockets in Argentina.
Sockets at the destination
Before you pack: Argentina uses Type I, 230 V and 50 Hz. 230 V means no voltage converter – only the plug shape matters.
Travelling further to Venezuela, Colombia and Chile means a different adapter. Across South America this setup is fairly rare: 1 of 14 countries.
Protective earth
Sockets in Argentina are normally earthed.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Type I | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Type I | Check route → |
Phone chargers, laptop supplies and 230 V hair dryers from the UK all run in Argentina without a converter. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Samoa, the Solomon Islands, New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Tuvalu and Niue.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Type I.
Type I – that is what you will find in Argentina (230 V, 50 Hz).
No converter needed – Argentina runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Argentina from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →