From United States to Chile
When travelling from United States to Chile: None of your United States plug types fit in Chile. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (120V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
United States
ChileYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Accepted in Chile
Type C
Type L
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Chile: C, L
No fit for: A, B
Voltage: 120V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
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 Chile
Chile uses 230V/50Hz with Type C and L sockets. Type L is the three-round-pins-in-a-line Italian standard.
Grid & history
Chile’s grid runs north-to-south the length of the country and is now significantly powered by solar (Atacama Desert) and wind, with hydropower in the south. Coal is being phased out.
Availability
Reliable in cities. Earthquakes and Patagonian storms cause occasional outages in those regions.
Sockets & hotels
Type L is the dominant socket. Type C Europlugs fit Type L sockets, just ungrounded. Brazilian Type N plugs also fit.
Energy mix
Solar and wind capacity growing rapidly.
Practical tips
- An Italian/Chilean Type L adapter is the most reliable choice; many universal adapters cover it.
- A Europlug (C) fits most Chilean sockets directly.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.