Electricity in Vietnam is 220 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. If you travel to Vietnam with a device that does not accept 220 Volts at 50 Hertz, you will need a voltage converter. Electric plug types vary throughout the country, however the two-rounded pin standard Asian plug is usable in most parts of the countryThere are three main types of voltage converter. Resistor-network converters will usually be advertised as supporting something like 50-1600 Watts. They are light-weight and support high-wattage electrical appliances like hair dryers and irons. However, they can only be used for short periods of time and are not ideal for digital devices.
Transformers will have a much lower maximum Watt rating, usually 50 or 100. Transformers can often be used continuously and provide better electricity for low wattage appliances like battery chargers, radios, laptop computers, cameras, mp3 players and camcorders. However, they are heavy because they contain large iron rods and lots of copper wire.
Some companies sell combination converters that include both a resistor network and a transformer in the same package. This kind of converter will usually come with a switch that switches between the two modes. If you absolutely need both types of converter, then this is the type to buy.
Vietnam Plug Adapters and Outlet Shapes
Outlets in Vietnam generally accept 3 types of plug
Flat blade plug & Two round pins & Two parallel flat pins with ground pin
If your appliances plug has a different shape, you may need a plug adapter.
Depending on how much you plan to travel in the future, it may be worthwhile to get a plug adapter
Ask someone to help you to buy a plug adapter in Vietnam, it is easy to buy it or can find them out at any Electricity Store along streets, cost 1 or 2 cent
Plug adapter
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