Power sockets vary all over the world and selecting which power adaptors you need is very complicated.

Suggestion: If one is travelling to multiple countries, a 3 pack of travel adaptors are available which covers most countries: UK, Europe, and U.S. plugs. These 3 geographical entities historically established the electrical systems of most countries.
Example: See list.
| Common Destinations | Outlet Type |
|---|---|
| Japan, Taiwan, Central America, Caribbean, South America | A, B |
| Europe, Middle East, Israel, some Asian countries, some African countries | C, E, F |
| United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, some African countries | G |
| China, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji | I |