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Paraguay: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type A
Type B
Type C
Type N
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz

Paraguay uses Type A, Type B, Type C, Type N outlets at 230V, 50Hz.

Do travellers to Paraguay need an adapter?

It depends where you're coming from. Here's what we'd pack from the most common origins. Click any row for the full per-pair breakdown.

From Plug adapter Voltage converter Full guide
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Germany → Paraguay
France
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed France → Paraguay
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Italy → Paraguay
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Spain → Paraguay
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Netherlands → Paraguay
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Switzerland → Paraguay
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Belgium → Paraguay
United States
Type A, B · 120V
 Not needed Check devices United States → Paraguay
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
 Not needed Check devices Canada → Paraguay
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed United Kingdom → Paraguay
Australia
Type I · 230V
 Needed Not needed Australia → Paraguay
Ireland
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed Ireland → Paraguay

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Paraguay use?
Paraguay uses Type A and Type B and Type C and Type N outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Paraguay?
Paraguay runs on 230V at 50Hz — that's the high-voltage standard. Dual-voltage devices (most phones, laptops, modern chargers labelled "100-240V") work as-is. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles do not without a converter.
Do I need a travel adapter for Paraguay?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type A/B/C/N will need an adapter. Use the table above or the calculator to check your specific pair.

Check a specific pair

Not coming from one of the origins above? Drop your actual starting country in and we'll compute the verdict for you.