Plug adapter for South Korea from China
What travellers from China need to charge and power their devices in South Korea: plugs, voltage and frequency, with the rest of the trip basics below.
Plug adapter
Needed
Bring a Types C and F adapter (or a universal one that covers both).
Voltage
Same
China 220 V → South Korea 220 V. No converter needed.
Frequency
Different
50 Hz → 60 Hz. Chargers don't mind; mains-timed clocks and some motors may run fast or slow.
Your plug, their socket
does not fit
does not fit
Your devices in South Korea
Look for the “INPUT” line on the charger or label. A range such as 100–240V ~ 50/60Hz means the device adapts by itself and needs only a plug adapter.
| Device | Usually | In South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Phone, tablet and laptop chargers | 100–240 V | Plug adapter only |
| Camera and power-bank chargers, e-readers | 100–240 V | Plug adapter only |
| Electric shavers, toothbrushes | often 100–240 V; check | Works with the adapter |
| Hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons | single voltage | Works with the adapter |
| Kettles, irons, travel cookers | single voltage, high power | Works with the adapter |
| Plug-in clocks, timers, some fans | 50 Hz | May run fast or slow on 60 Hz |
The rest of the trip basics
- Time
- South Korea is 1 h ahead of China right now (UTC+9 vs UTC+8, capitals).
- Money
- The South Korean Won (KRW): 1 CNY = 200.7 KRW (ECB reference rates, 2026-10-30). Everyday prices are about 129% of China's.
- Driving
- On the right, as at home.
- Advisories
- US: Level 1 Exercise normal precautions. UK: no FCDO warnings. Details
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- Calling code
- +82