Taiwan

Booked a trip away to Taiwan and wondering what type of adapter you need? We’ve got you covered.

Only 180km off the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan boasts everything you could need, whether that be, a bustling night scene, food markets, cafes and clubs and of course, a wealth of culture.

Taiwan is unique in that it has both high rise corporate skyscrapers alongside its ancient temples. The capital of Taiwain, Taipei is a bustling city north of the island, with temples, monuments and shrines such as the Confucius Temple. There is plenty to do and see across all of Taiwan.

What plug sockets are used in Taiwan?

In Taiwan the plug sockets used are type A / B, the following pictures show the outlets and plugs needed. When travelling from the UK you will need an adapter for types A / B.

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If you’re after an adapter we would suggest looking into this Multi purpose travel adapters. Please do double check that it meets your needs.

What voltage & frequency is used in Taiwan?

In Taiwan, the standard voltage is 110 V and the frequency is 60 Hz. As Taiwan Uses a different voltage to the UK and the rest of Europe you will need to be careful using your appliances. On the back of your device or appliance, it will show what voltage can be used, in most cases, this will be 100-240 v at 50/60Hz meaning it will automatically adjust and work fine. However, some devices such as hairdryers, kettles, etc may not work in the same way due to high power usage. Lower power items such as USB & laptop chargers in most cases will automatically adapt. Make sure you read the information on the back of your item as you may need a step-up voltage converter that will allow you to make use of UK devices, but please always check the information on your item.

Recommended plugs, adaptors & gadgets

We have provided some recommendations for a multi-purpose adapter as well as some other gadgets you may need such as USB chargers for traveling. Making sure you have the right gear is a must! Please double check the product on Amazon before ordering.