Plug adapter for the United States from the Philippines
What travellers from the Philippines need to charge and power their devices in the United States: plugs, voltage and frequency, with the rest of the trip basics below.
Plug adapter
Not needed
Your Types A and B plugs fit the United States' Types A and B sockets.
Voltage
Lower: 120 V
The Philippines 230 V → the United States 120 V. 230 V-only devices need a step-up converter.
Frequency
Same
60 Hz → 60 Hz.
Your plug, their socket
fits
fits
Your devices in the United States
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 the United States |
|---|---|---|
| Phone, tablet and laptop chargers | 100–240 V | Works as is |
| Camera and power-bank chargers, e-readers | 100–240 V | Works as is |
| Electric shavers, toothbrushes | often 100–240 V; check | Check the label: single-voltage ones need a converter |
| Hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons | single voltage | Weak or won't run on 120 V: use the hotel's |
| Kettles, irons, travel cookers | single voltage, high power | Leave at home: converters for these are heavy and costly |
The rest of the trip basics
- Time
- The United States is 13 h behind of the Philippines right now (UTC−5 vs UTC+8, capitals).
- Money
- The US Dollar (USD): 1 PHP = 0.01570 USD (ECB reference rates, 2026-10-30). Everyday prices are about 280% of the Philippines'.
- Driving
- On the right, as at home.
- Advisories
- UK: no FCDO warnings. Details
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- Calling code
- +1