This may be a stupid question....?

Question

when traveling internationally obviously their power outlets are different, is it the same for all of Europe or only parts? And what if you need to bring something electrical from the U.S. to there?

Answer 1

I don't know...i am a baby!!!!!

Answer 2

In almost every European country, there are different electrics (changes between 110 and 220-230V) and also the plugs are different. You need an adapter. There are those you can turn, and use them in all countries. If you can´t buy them in USA, here are many possibilities, even at the airport.

Answer 3

Just about everywhere in the world except North America and Japan use 220-240 volts, so you should make sure your appliances work abroad. Laptops, electric shavers etc are usually OK here but things like hair-dryers for instance might need a transformer.

Regarding the plugs themselves, you will need the right adaptor for each place. Most European countries other than the UK have pretty much the same plugs.  This site will help you choose the right adaptor depending on where you go: http://kropla.com/electric.htm

Answer 4

While buying electrical/electronice items check if they have a tab to shift from 220 to 110 volts and back. Its a little key usually at the back of the appliance.

Answer 5

Many countries are different from each other. Generally, you can buy I little baggy of adapters with a power converter that contains five or six different little plugs to fit onto the converter. Then it's just trial and error.

Answer 6

of course it is different

if u want to carry power with u ,u may store it in batteries

Answer 7

they make special adaptors for the different electrical outlets.

Answer 8

you can buy adapters at Target or Wal Mart or Triple A that you can put on your plug to use your own elecrtical products in Europe. Some countries use the same... I believe Europe is generally the same but many of the adapter kit you buy have serverl diffrent countries in there.

Answer 9

in most of Europe there is 220 volt. In USA 110 volt. so your electrical things will usually not work. So better leave them home unless they are autovolt.

Answer 10

It is different for different parts of Europe, and it's mainly a regional thing.  Southern Europe has pretty much one type, northern another and same for the east.  At Radio Shack or Walmart you can buy an adaptor that has connections for all of them.  As far as bringing american electronics you need to check the wattage.  Some things (razors, hair dryers) might be fried if you use only a converter, you'll need an adaptor too.  Okay, that's probably way too much info for you, enjoy your trip.

Answer 11

You can buy little adapter things for the differant countries

Answer 12

go to walmart