Is Japan's plug the same as China's? Plugs and voltage compared
It depends on the plug. The Beijing Municipal People's Government names two flat parallel pins, round pins and three pins in a triangle for China. The flat two-pin plug fits Japan's Type A outlets; round pins and three pins in a triangle need a plug adapter. Japan runs on 100V and China on 220V.
Depends on the plug
China and Japan side by side
China: 220V and 50Hz. Japan: 100V, 50Hz in the east and 60Hz in the west.
| Japan | China | |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage | 100V JNTO | 220V National Energy Administration, Northwest Regulatory Bureau |
| Frequency | 50Hz east, 60Hz west JNTO | 50Hz National Energy Administration, Northwest Regulatory Bureau |
| Plug | Type A, two flat pinsPanasonic lists Type A and B JNTO | Two flat parallel pins, round pins or three pins in a triangle Beijing Municipal People's Government |
Who says what about electricity in China
| Source | What it states | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| National Energy Administration, Northwest Regulatory BureauRules for power supply business, Articles 5 and 6 | Voltage: 220V; frequency: 50Hz Source | Regulator |
| Beijing Municipal People's GovernmentFAQ: electricity | Voltage: 220V; plug: straight two-pin rectangular / cylindrical / triangular 3-pin Source | Government |
| Beijing Municipal People's GovernmentTravel tips | Voltage: 220V Source | Government |
What to pack in China for Japan
Flat two-pin plugs fit; round pins or three pins in a triangle need a Type A adapter.
- Flat two-pin plugs: nothing extra for Japan's Type A outlets. Source: Beijing Municipal People's Government.
- Round pins: a plug adapter to Type A. Source: Beijing Municipal People's Government.
- Three pins in a triangle: a plug adapter to Type A. Source: Beijing Municipal People's Government.
- Each device from China: read INPUT. 100-240V covers Japan's 100V; 220V alone needs a voltage converter (JNTO).
- China: 50Hz. Tokyo: 50Hz. Osaka: 60Hz. A 50/60Hz label covers all three.
Figure by japan-japan.com from JNTO: Plugs and Electricity.
What official pages in China say
6 statements from the National Energy Administration, Northwest Regulatory Bureau and the Beijing Municipal People's Government.
In English: Low-voltage supply: single-phase 220 V, three-phase 380 V
In English: The rated frequency of supply by power supply enterprises is AC 50 Hz.
Visitors from China in 2025
China ranked 2nd among countries and regions, with 9,095,931 visitors to Japan in 2025 (JNTO, final figures).
- Visitors in 2025
- 9,095,931
- Rank
- 2nd
- Share of all visitors
- 21.3%
- Change from 2024
- +30.3%
Frequently asked questions
Is Japan's plug the same as China's?
It depends on the plug. The Beijing Municipal People's Government names two flat parallel pins, round pins and three pins in a triangle for China. The flat two-pin plug fits Japan's Type A outlets; round pins and three pins in a triangle need a plug adapter.
Is Japan's voltage the same as China's?
No. Japan uses 100V (JNTO); China uses 220V, according to the National Energy Administration, Northwest Regulatory Bureau.
Do I need a voltage converter in Japan from China?
Only for devices rated for 220V alone that are not dual-voltage (JNTO). A charger from China marked 100-240V needs none.
Related items
Official page: National Energy Administration, Northwest Regulatory Bureau
Sources for this page
- National Energy Administration, Northwest Regulatory Bureau Rules for power supply business, Articles 5 and 6checked October 3, 2026
- Beijing Municipal People's Government FAQ: electricitychecked October 3, 2026
- Beijing Municipal People's Government Travel tipschecked October 3, 2026
- Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Plugs & Electricitychecked October 3, 2026
- Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) FAQ: basic informationchecked October 3, 2026
- Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Visitor arrivals by nationality and month, 2025 final figureschecked October 3, 2026
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