Electricity in Argentina is 220 volts, 50 Hertz, AC.

In recent years Argentina has switched to Type I plugs and outlets. These are diagonal with flat prongs. The neutral and line wires are reversed from that used in Australia and other countries.

Some buildings still use older Type C outlets which have round prongs.

Some buildings have hybrid outlets which accept both Type I and C plugs.

Depending on where you are from, you may need a plug adapter or voltage converter. When using a plug adapter (which simply changes the shape of the plug so it will fit in the outlet) make sure the voltage of the appliance is compatible. This information is listed on the appliance.

For example, North American visitors can usually use a plug adapater with a laptop computer since most laptop computers can accept 120-220V and no voltage converter is required. This may not be true for other appliances such as hair dryers. The appliance may not be designed to work at 220V.

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