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From Serbia to China

No plugs match

When travelling from Serbia to China: None of your Serbia plug types fit in China. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.

SerbiaSerbia
ChinaChina

Your plugs

Plug C

Type C

No fit

Plug F

Type F

No fit

Accepted in China

Plug A

Type A

Plug I

Type I

0 of 2 plug type(s) match

You: C, F • China: A, I

No fit for: C, F

Voltage: 230V → 230V

Same voltage

Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz

Same frequency

You will need an adapter

Adapters you may need

Your plug shape does not fully match.

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.

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Serbia plugs do NOT work in China | Global Plugs