Laos Adapter Kit allows you to use your US electrics when traveling to the country of Laos.  When traveling to Asia you may also need a converter to operate some appliances such as hair dryers.  The Deluxe Loas Adapter Plug Kit includes both grounded and non-grounded plugs.

Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage. A non-grounded adapter may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter.  If your hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor is not dual voltage you will most likely need a converter to use your electric.  For more information see Going In Style's Adapter and Converter Finder.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup.

Going In Style Laos Adapter Model GIS-LAO-A-B-GUA-GUB

Why do I need a North American adapter?

Even though Laos uses North American sockets, the sockets are not required to be polarized. Since devices such as laptops have a polarized plug with one prong wider than the other, you will still need an adapter to use your plug in Laos .

Grounded Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adaptor plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.

Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.

Learn more about grounded and ungrounded adapters

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Laos operates on 220 volt electricity and is generated at 50Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Asus, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

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About Laos

Geography

The Laos is located in Southeastern Asia, northeast of Thailand, west of Vietnam. The area is slightly larger than Utah. The climate is tropical monsoon; rainy season (May to November); dry season (December to April).

Currency

Currency in Laos is the Lao Kip (LAK). Credit cards are only accepted by major establishments in large cities. Most establishments only accept cash; travelers should plan accordingly. Foreign currency and travelers’ cheques can be exchanged at banks and hotels.

Staying Connected

Laos’s telephone service to general public is improving; the government relies on a radiotelephone network to communicate with remote areas. Mobile cellular usage is growing very rapidly. When travelling to Laos, some you can take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Laos SIM card. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

Laos has 1,526 internet hosts and 300,000 internet users. Internet is available in internet cafes and in some hotels. High speed internet can be found in major cities. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.