Japan voltage vs Philippines: is the plug the same?

The Philippines and Japan side by side

The Philippines: 220V and 60Hz. Japan: 100V, 50Hz in the east and 60Hz in the west.

Voltage, frequency and plug in Japan and the Philippines (official pages, checked 2026-10-03)
	Japan	Philippines
Voltage	100V JNTO	220VAlso written: 230V (Meralco, citing the Philippine Distribution Code: nominal service voltage) Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippine Embassy in Hanoi)
Frequency	50Hz east, 60Hz west JNTO	60Hz Energy Regulatory Commission and Department of Energy
Plug	Type A, two flat pinsPanasonic lists Type A and B JNTO	Two flat parallel pins Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippine Embassy in Hanoi)

Official pages for the Philippines do not all give the same figure: 230V (Meralco, citing the Philippine Distribution Code: nominal service voltage). This page uses 220V, the value from Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippine Embassy in Hanoi).

Who says what about electricity in the Philippines

Official sources for voltage, frequency and plug in the Philippines, and what each one states
Source	What it states	Kind
Energy Regulatory Commission and Department of EnergyPhilippine Distribution Code, 2001 (archived copy)	Frequency: 60Hz Source	Regulator (archived copy)
Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippine Embassy in Hanoi)Traveling in the Philippines (archived copy)	Voltage: 220V; frequency: 60Hz; plug: 2 flat parallel prongs Source	Government (archived copy)
Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippine Embassy in Rome)General information (archived copy)	Voltage: 220V Source	Government (archived copy)
Manila Electric Company (Meralco)Understanding power quality	Voltage: 230V; frequency: 60Hz Source	Power company
Philippines Department of TourismVisitor information (visitmyphilippines.com, © 2007–2014)	Voltage: 220V; frequency: 60Hz Source	Tourism board

What to pack in the Philippines for Japan

Flat two-pin plugs from the Philippines fit Japan's Type A outlets.

Flat two-pin plugs: nothing extra for Japan's Type A outlets. Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippine Embassy in Hanoi.
Each device from the Philippines: read INPUT. 100-240V covers Japan's 100V; 220V alone needs a voltage converter (JNTO).
The Philippines: 60Hz. Tokyo: 50Hz. Osaka: 60Hz. A 50/60Hz label covers all three.

Flow chart for travellers from the Philippines: does the plug have two flat pins, and does INPUT include 100V? If not, bring a plug adapter or a voltage converter.

Figure by japan-japan.com from JNTO: Plugs and Electricity.

What official pages in the Philippines say

6 statements from the Philippines Department of Tourism, the Energy Regulatory Commission and Department of Energy, the Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippine Embassy in Hanoi), the Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippine Embassy in Rome) and the Manila Electric Company (Meralco).

Energy Regulatory Commission and Department of Energy3.2.2.1 The nominal fundamental Frequency shall be 60 Hz.Philippine Distribution Code, 2001 (archived copy)

Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippine Embassy in Hanoi)The power supply is reliable and is supplied at 220 volts A.C. 60 cycles. Most hotels provide 110-volt outlets. A plug with 2 flat parallel prongs is the norm.Traveling in the Philippines (archived copy)

Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippine Embassy in Rome)220 volts a/c is the common standard. 110 volts a/c is also used, especially in major hotels.General information (archived copy)

Manila Electric Company (Meralco)Nominal Service Voltage: 230 VUnderstanding power quality

Manila Electric Company (Meralco)Frequency shall be 60 Hz, with allowable variation of 59.7 to 60.3 HzUnderstanding power quality

Visitors from the Philippines in 2025

The Philippines ranked 8th among countries and regions, with 885,023 visitors to Japan in 2025 (JNTO, final figures).

Visitors in 2025: 885,023
Rank: 8th
Share of all visitors: 2.1%
Change from 2024: +8.1%

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a plug adapter in Japan from the Philippines?

Yes for two-pin plugs. The Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippine Embassy in Hanoi) describes the flat two-pin plug for the Philippines. A flat two-pin plug fits Japan's Type A outlets with no adapter.

Is Japan's voltage the same as the Philippines'?

No. Japan uses 100V (JNTO); the Philippines uses 220V, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippine Embassy in Hanoi).

Do I need a voltage converter in Japan from the Philippines?

Only for devices rated for 220V alone that are not dual-voltage (JNTO). A charger from the Philippines marked 100-240V needs none.

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Sources for this page

Energy Regulatory Commission and Department of Energy Philippine Distribution Code, 2001 (archived copy)checked October 3, 2026
Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippine Embassy in Hanoi) Traveling in the Philippines (archived copy)checked October 3, 2026
Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippine Embassy in Rome) General information (archived copy)checked October 3, 2026
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) Understanding power qualitychecked 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