Appendix F: Power Line Frequency
COUNTRY
VOLTAGE
FREQUENCY
COMMENTS
Argentina 220V
50
Hz
*Neutral and line wires are reversed from that
used in Australia and elsewhere.
Australia 230V*
50
Hz
*Outlets typically controlled by adjacent
switch.
Though
nominal
voltage has been officially
changed to 230V, 240V is within tolerances
and commonly found.
Austria
230V
50 Hz
Brazil 110/220V*
60
Hz
*127V found in states of Bahia, Paran
(including Curitiba), Rio de Janeiro, Paulo and
Minas Gerais (though 220V may be found in
some hotels). Other areas are 220V only,
with the exception of Fortaleza (240V).
Canada
120V
60 Hz
China 220V
50
Hz
Finland 230V
50
Hz
France 230V
50
Hz
Germany
230V
50 Hz
Hong Kong
220V*
50 Hz
India 230V
50
Hz
Italy 230V
50
Hz
Japan 100V
50/60
Hz*
*Eastern Japan 50 Hz (Tokyo, Kawasaki,
Sapporo, Yokohoma, and Sendai); Western
Japan 60 Hz (Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya,
Hiroshima)
Malaysia
240V
50 Hz
Netherlands
230V
50 Hz
Portugal
230V
50 Hz
Spain
230V
50 Hz
Sweden
230V
50 Hz
Switzerland 230V
50
Hz
Taiwan
110V
60 Hz
Thailand 220V
50
Hz
United Kingdom
230V*
50 Hz
*Outlets typically controlled by adjacent
switch.
Though nominal voltage has been officially
changed to 230V, 240V is within tolerances
and commonly found.
United States of America
120V
60 Hz
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