Converter or just Adaptor needed for inte… (2024)

FAQs

Do I need an international adapter or converter? ›

The United States runs on 110V so most of our devices are designed for that system. Consequently, American travelers would need a voltage converter when visiting countries that run on a standard 220V system. That means most of the world except for North and Central America and Japan.

The big difference between an adapter and a converter is electricity. While the purpose of an adapter is to simply help the plugs on your electronics fit into (or more aptly, adapt to the shape of) foreign outlets, a converter's job is to change the voltage found in an outlet to match that of your devices.

This means that you will not need a converter or transformer but just a travel adaptor, because Italy operates on a 230V supply voltage, which is within the 110-240V range that the dual voltage appliance operates on.

No, most modern cell phones are dual voltage. So, your phone cord and current adapter should work just fine in Europe. You can simply use an outlet adapter and plug in your phone like normal.

For Europe the associated travel adaptor is type C, which is the plug which has two round pins. However, we recommend you check the information for the destination you're travelling to on our travel adaptors page.

If your hair dryer is 120V or 125V only then it will not work in Europe with just an adapter plug. You'll need a proper voltage converter.

Apple products, such as your iPhone, iPad and laptop, are dual voltage, therefore you do not need a converter to use your Apple device anywhere in the world. You can tell if you if your electronic device is dual voltage by looking on the voltage rating on the device.

Check the voltage on your product. If it says 110-120V then you'll need an outlet converter to use it (and vice versa) but a travel converter can be a large heavy object to pack. Ideally, if your item reads 100-240V, you're good to go!

Most common travel electronics are typically rated for worldwide voltage (input AC voltage range: 100-240V), so they should only require the use of an adapter. These items include cell phone chargers, tablet chargers, and laptop chargers.

You may see adapters with three prongs in a row. That's because some, but not all, Italian outlets have three holes. Don't buy these. Instead, buy a 2-prong adapter, which should fit into most outlets with two and three holes.

Can I charge my iPhone in Italy without a converter? ›

If you want to power the iPhone from an Italian power outlet you'll need a Type C USB power plug adapter and a USB to Apple 30 pin cable (typically supplied with your iPhone).

Apple iPhones are dual voltage and do not require a converter. Your iPhone will work anywhere in the world with the correct country adapter. Going In Style has made it easy to choose the correct adapter for your iPhone.

American appliances run on 110 volts, while European appliances are 220 volts. Most gadgets are "dual voltage," which means they work on both American and European current. If you see a range of voltages printed on the item or its plug (such as "110–220"), you're OK in Europe.

An adapter changes the plug configuration so your US power plugs fit into the wall socket in the foreign country you are visiting. A converter changes the electricity so you can use your NON-DUAL-VOLTAGE appliances when visiting a foreign country.

Just make sure the conversion is being done correctly when converting from an Edison outlet to another outlet type. Otherwise, the phone requires only a standard USB outlet to pull power from. 5v, 2 amp chargers will charge at the full rate.

Line Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC.

An adapter is used when you need to plug a specific type of prong into a different socket. It allows you to plug your U.S.-style prong into an outlet in another country that uses a different type of plug.

If your device is a single voltage appliance you'll need a converter in order to have the correct voltage go to your device when in Germany. If it's a dual voltage appliance, you just need an adapter so you can use a German outlet.