← New search

From Cocos (Keeling) Islands to China

All plugs match

When travelling from Cocos (Keeling) Islands to China: Good news: all your Cocos (Keeling) Islands plug types fit in China. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.

Cocos (Keeling) IslandsCocos (Keeling) Islands
→
ChinaChina

Your plugs

Plug I

Type I

Fits

Accepted in China

Plug A

Type A

Plug I

Type I

1 of 1 plug type(s) match

You: I • China: A, I

Voltage: 230V → 230V

Same voltage

Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz

Same frequency

You may not need an adapter

Adapters you may need

Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.

Browse adapters for China

About electricity in China

China runs on 230V/50Hz with Type A, C, and I sockets. Modern buildings often have universal sockets that accept all three.

CN

Grid & history

China operates the world’s largest electricity grid. Coal still provides the majority of supply, but the country also leads the world in solar and wind installation and operates both the largest hydro plant (Three Gorges) and a fast-growing nuclear fleet.

Availability

Supply is reliable in cities and tourist areas. The rural west and remote mountainous areas can see occasional outages.

Sockets & hotels

Type A (US-style flat pins) and Type I (the Australian and Chinese three-pin) are both in use, often in the same socket, and Type C (Europlug) usually fits as well.

Energy mix

Renewables30%
Fossil60%
Nuclear5%

Coal still primary, but renewables and nuclear are scaling fast.

Practical tips

  • A universal adapter with A and I prongs is safest.
  • Chinese Type I sockets are slightly different from Australian Type I, but in practice the plugs are interchangeable.
  • Voltage is 230V, so US-only appliances need a converter, not just an adapter.

Need an adapter?

Find reliable travel adapters for CN on Amazon.

Browse adapters on Amazon →

Frequently asked questions

Will my Cocos (Keeling) Islands plug work in China?
Yes. Every Cocos (Keeling) Islands plug type (Type I) fits in China sockets without an adapter.
What plug type does China use?
China uses Type A, Type I. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
Do I need a voltage converter for China when travelling from Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
China runs on 230V, the same as Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Any charger that works at home will work there.
Is the electrical frequency in China the same as Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
Frequency in China is 50Hz, the same as Cocos (Keeling) Islands.