I searched the forum but I only saw responses from 2008. I am carrying my cell phone charger (which has a 100-240V), my iPod, and my camera. I have to check the voltage for the iPod and camera but I was wondering if I need a converter as well as adapters for my appliances. We are staying in an apartment.
Posted by
Green Bay
21153 posts
In general, you do not need converters for chargers for electronics. They should all be rated input 100-240 V, 50-60HZ. Hair dryers and curling irons are a different matter, unless they have a switch for 120V or 240 V, as some travel hairdryers do. Without a converter they will definitely fry, or if they don't, they could fry you.
Posted by
Chicago
2876 posts
Another issue with things like hairdryers is that in the US the plugs are usually "polarized" - one plug blade is larger than the other. If you are bringing polarized dual voltage appliances to Europe, you'll need polarized plug adapters. They're available on Amazon and I'm sure lots of other places. The consensus on the Helpline seems to be that it's better to buy your hairdryers and curling irons over there. With ipods, cellphones, cameras (as long as they're dual voltage, which virtually all are these days), you'll be fine with a regular plug adapter.