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Bring travel plug adapters

Power converters and plug adapters for Amsterdam Netherlands
You may need to bring a travel power converter and/or plug adapter

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It’s a fact of life when you travel: you will encounter different ‘types’ of electricity, plugs, and electrical outlets.

Why you need travel voltage adapters

Electrical power in Amsterdam, the rest of the Netherlands, and in most of Western Europe runs on a cycle of 50hz, and a voltage of 230 Volt, alternating current.

In North America, power runs at 60hz/110 Volt.

The voltage in England is 230 Volt and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

Many devices are rated 100–240 V, which is travel-friendly. If you only bring such dual voltage devices, you only need to bring plug adapters. You do not need to bring a power/voltage converter as well.

Recommended Travel Voltage Converter + Plug Adapter

DOACE 220V to 110V Converter for European Travel – 350W Voltage Converter US to Europe with 4 QC+PD Chargers for Using U.S. Devices Abroad (Including Hair Straightener, Shaver, Toothbrush, Laptop, Camera, Phone, et cetera)

Why you need travel plug adapters

The Netherlands uses Type F outlets, the same standard found in much of continental Europe

Therefore you need to bring a travel converter and/or power plug adapters for such electronics as your curling set, battery chargers, electric shaver, powered lens cleaning kit, and cell phone.

You may want to bring several voltage converters and/or adapter plugs if you anticipate needing to operate these items concurrently.

Recommended Travel Plug Adapter

Unidapt Universal Travel Adapter, International Plug Adapter Fast 2,4A 4-USB European Power Plug, AC Wall Charger (Worldwide Outlet for Europe, USA, UK, EU, AUS)

Plan your Amsterdam trip:

Dual Power Caution

If your laptop, shaver, electronic toothbrush or other electronic item comes with dual-power compatibility, make sure you know how to use the equipment in another country. Some electronics — including most mobile phone chargers — switch automatically. Others need you to manually change a switch.

Consult the manual that came with your equipment. If you no longer have it, look for a voltage switch or dial on the back of the item.

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