Brazil - General
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Brazil uses 127/220 volts AC, 60Hz.
Voltage varies by region. Many major cities and states, including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Bahia, Paraná and much of the southeast and northeast, primarily use 127V. Other regions, particularly parts of the south, centre-west and north, including Brasília and some rural areas, commonly use 220V. In some locations, both voltages may be available within the same city or even the same building.
Brazil uses Type N and Type C plugs:
• Type N: Three round pins arranged in a triangular pattern (grounded).
• Type C: Two round pins (ungrounded).
Travellers should bring a universal adaptor and check appliance voltage compatibility before use, as plugging a 127V-only device into a 220V socket may cause damage.
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