Plugs in Hanoi
What plugs are used in Hanoi?
In case of traveling to Hanoi you should know that the type of plugs used in this region are type A, B and C, which are used throughout the territory of Vietnam.
In addition to the type of sockets used in Hanoi, the characteristics of the electrical current used in Vietnam must also be taken into account, since this country has a voltage of 220 V and a frequency of 50 Hz.
Types of sockets in Hanoi (Vietnam)
As mentioned above, in Vietnam and consequently in Hanoi, 3 types of plugs (A, B and C) are used, which have the following shapes and characteristics:
Type A
- Number of pins: 2
- Grounding: No
- Amps: 15
Type B
- Number of pins: 3
- Grounding: Yes
- Amps: 15
Type C
- Number of pins: 2
- Grounding: No
- Amps: 2.5, 10 and 16
Can I use any electronic device in an Hanoi?
No, because to be able to use any appliance that needs electrical current will depend on the type of appliance and its country of origin.
That is to say, in case you want to use electrical appliances from your country in the electric current of any locality in Vietnam , for example in Hanoi, it is recommended that the voltage of the plugs of the country of origin is similar to that of Vietnam (220 Volts).
Therefore, if the voltage in the country of origin is higher than in Hanoi, a voltage converter should be used in order to avoid overloading. And in case it is lower, the appliance will probably operate at lower performance or not at all.
However, this does not apply to all appliances, since there are electrical appliances that are manufactured to withstand the different electrical voltages and frequencies that exist. These divices can be used in any plug in Hanoi or any city or country in the world.
Normally the devices that can be used without problem in any socket regardless of its electrical current are usually the chargers of computers, smart watches, phones, cameras or similar.
