From French Polynesia to Brazil
When travelling from French Polynesia to Brazil: Some of your French Polynesia plug types fit in Brazil (C). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage is different (230V → 127V / 220V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 127V / 220V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 60Hz.
French Polynesia
BrazilYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type E
No fit
Accepted in Brazil
Type C
Type N
1 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Brazil: C, N
No fit for: E
Voltage: 230V → 127V / 220V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 60Hz → 60Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Brazil
Brazil uses Type C and N sockets at a mix of 127V and 220V on 60Hz throughout. The voltage varies by state and even by neighbourhood, so see the note above before plugging in heating appliances.
Grid & history
Hydropower provides roughly two-thirds of Brazil’s electricity, supplemented by the largest wind fleet in Latin America and growing solar. Drought years (like 2021) temporarily reduce the renewable share and stress the system.
Availability
The grid is reliable in major cities. The Amazon, Northeast, and remote rural areas can see longer outages during storms.
Sockets & hotels
Type N is the modern Brazilian standard: three round pins with the centre one grounded. Type C Europlugs slot directly into Type N sockets. US and UK plugs do not fit without an adapter.
Energy mix
Hydro is the backbone; drought reduces the renewable share temporarily.
Practical tips
- Bring a Type N adapter; older Type C-only adapters fit too, but they leave the device ungrounded.
- Check the outlet voltage label (110/220) before plugging in heating appliances. Most heating gear is dual-voltage.
- Hotel reception will know which voltage the building uses.