Plug Type and Travel Adapter Guide for Philippines

Plug types used in Philippines

Philippines uses 3 plug types: Type A, B and C. Of these, Type A and B are not used in India, so you'll need a travel adapter for those sockets.

Type A

Type A: Features two parallel, flat pins.

Type B

Type B: Includes two flat pins and one round grounding pin.

Type C

Type C: Uses two parallel, round pins.

Main Voltage in Philippines

Do I Need a Voltage Converter in Philippines?

Philippines runs on a main voltage of 220 volts at a frequency of 60 Hz. This is effectively the same as India's 230V/50Hz. You can plug any Indian device into a Philippines socket without a voltage converter, as long as the plug shape fits.

Will my Indian charger work in Philippines?

Yes, but it depends on which socket your hotel has. Philippines uses Type A, B and C sockets at 220V/60Hz. Your Indian phone and laptop chargers are dual-voltage (the label reads 100–240V), so they handle Philippines voltage without any issue. The only question is plug shape — your Indian plug fits Type C sockets directly, but will not fit Type A and B sockets without an adapter. You do not need a voltage converter — Philippines's 220V is the same as India's 230V.