Electricity and sockets
An adapter is required: Paraguay uses Types A, B, C and N, which does not accept plugs from the UK.
Sockets at the destination
Types A, B, C and N, 230 V, 50 Hz – those are the basics for electricity in Paraguay. At 230 V the supply matches what UK and European appliances expect, so no converter is needed.
Nearby but different: Argentina and the Falkland Islands – an adapter for Paraguay will not fit there. In South America, 1 of 14 recorded destinations use exactly this combination.
Protective earth
Mixed supply: Types A and C without earth, Types B and N with earth. Which one is in your room only shows on arrival.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Types A, B, C and N | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | usually no adapter | Check route → |
Phone chargers, laptop supplies and 230 V hair dryers from the UK all run in Paraguay without a converter. Check your own device →
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Paraguay.
Paraguay uses Types A, B, C and N at 230 V and 50 Hz.
No. At 230 V the supply matches UK and European appliances.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Paraguay from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →