Brazil uses Types C and N plugs, 127V at 60Hz. Travelling from the UK you need a plug adapter and a voltage converter for appliances that are not dual-voltage. Phone and laptop chargers are usually rated 100-240V, so they only need the right plug.
| Plug type | Types C and N |
| Type C | two round pins (Europlug) |
| Type N | three round pins, compact (Brazilian type) |
| Voltage | 127V |
| Frequency | 60Hz |
| Travelling from | Home plug | Adapter | Voltage converter |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Type G, 230V | Needed | Needed for single-voltage appliances |
| United States | Types A and B, 120V | Needed | Not needed |
| India | Types C, D and M, 230V | Not needed for Type C | Needed for single-voltage appliances |
| United Arab Emirates | Type G, 230V | Needed | Needed for single-voltage appliances |
| Australia | Type I, 230V | Needed | Needed for single-voltage appliances |
| Canada | Types A and B, 120V | Needed | Not needed |
Source: Mains electricity by country (IEC plug letters), checked 2026-10-16. Hotels may also have other sockets.
Types C and N: Type C has two round pins (Europlug); Type N has three round pins, compact (Brazilian type).
127V at 60Hz.
Yes. United Kingdom uses Type G and Brazil uses Types C and N, so you need an adapter.
Yes. United States uses Types A and B and Brazil uses Types C and N, so you need an adapter.
Not always. Both use Type C, so India plugs of that type fit. The voltage differs (230V vs 127V), so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Yes. United Arab Emirates uses Type G and Brazil uses Types C and N, so you need an adapter.
Yes. Australia uses Type I and Brazil uses Types C and N, so you need an adapter.
Yes. Canada uses Types A and B and Brazil uses Types C and N, so you need an adapter.