UK-style plugs (British Standard) are characterized by three rectangular pins and are suitable for use in countries and regions such as Hong Kong, Macau, the United Kingdom, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Pakistan, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Maldives, and Qatar.
European-style plugs (European Standard) are suitable for use in EU countries - including Germany, France, Norway, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Belgium, Hungary, Portugal, Austria, Spain, and Sweden - as well as in South Korea and Russia.
Generally speaking, EU-style plugs fit into power outlets in countries such as Switzerland, Italy, France, Denmark, and Germany, though they are not compatible with outlets in the United Kingdom.
If you are traveling to Europe or going there to study, it is highly recommended that you purchase a plug adapter to ensure that your domestic electronic devices can be used in Europe or the UK.
The standard voltage in Europe is 220–240V, which is the same as the domestic standard; therefore, you do not need to bring a voltage transformer - a simple plug adapter is all that is required.
Universal plug adapters are compatible with outlets in a wide range of countries, covering US, UK, EU, and Australian standards.
Compact in size and easy to carry, these adapters take up virtually no space in your luggage.
