What Power Plug

Laos power plugs and voltage

You will need a travel adapter

Laos uses Type A, Type B, Type C, Type E and Type F sockets at 230 V / 50 Hz. Pick the country you are travelling from to see exactly what you need.

Plug types
A / B / C / E / F
5 socket types in use
Voltage
230 V
High-voltage grid (220–240 V)
Frequency
50 Hz
50 Hz — Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania
National standard
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Grid reliability: Good

What the sockets look like

Type A socket used in Laos Type A socket Type B socket used in Laos Type B socket Type C socket used in Laos Type C socket Type E socket used in Laos Type E socket Type F socket used in Laos Type F socket
Good to know: Some buildings and households have hybrid sockets compatible with Type A, B, and C.

Power in Laos

The Lao People's Democratic Republic, located in Southeast Asia, is a landlocked country bordered by China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar. Laos uses Type A, Type B, Type C, Type E and Type F power plugs. The standard voltage is 230 V and the supply frequency is 50 Hz. Hydroelectric power is the dominant source of energy generation, leveraging the country's abundant river systems, with coal also playing a significant role in the energy mix. The power grid in Laos is generally reliable, particularly in urban areas, although rural regions may experience occasional outages. Laos is also a major exporter of electricity to neighboring countries, highlighting its robust hydroelectric infrastructure and strategic importance in the region's energy landscape.

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It does not convert voltage. A 120 V appliance still gets 230 V in Europe, whatever adapter you use.

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