Electricity and sockets
Yes – from the UK you need a travel adapter for Chile, because the sockets there (Types C and L) will not take your plugs.
Sockets at the destination
Before you pack: Chile uses Types C and L, 230 V and 50 Hz. 230 V means no voltage converter – only the plug shape matters.
Travelling further to Ecuador, Venezuela and Colombia means a different adapter. 1 of the 14 destinations in South America share the plug types of Chile.
Protective earth
Mixed supply: Type C without earth, Type L with earth. Which one is in your room only shows on arrival.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Types C and L | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C and L | Check route → |
Phone chargers, laptop supplies and 230 V hair dryers from the UK all run in Chile without a converter. Check your own device →
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Chile.
Chile uses Types C and L at 230 V and 50 Hz.
No converter needed – Chile runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Chile from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →