Power Outlets in Shanghai China

Power Outlets in China

In Shanghai, most hotels and modern apartments actually have 2 types of outlet available. There is the 3 pronged angle pins (Australian style) and the 2 pin that accepts the 2 pronged flat pin (like in the US but without the ground) and the 2 small round pins (European style).

The photo was taken in our lounge room showing how an outlet with the 2 sets of pin configuration appear (yes they put the Australian pins upside down - must have figured that makes sense since we are `Down Under').

Because of the different plugs, most tourists (especially Australians) can travel to Shanghai without the need for travel adaptors. I have a whole bunch of appliances from Australia that I plug straight into the Chinese sockets (phone and camera charger, external HDD etc) with no drama. However travel adaptors are readily available if required.

The only difference is that it is 220V  in China not 240V.