Whats the electrical voltage in Italy? Will I be able to use my cell phone charger or plug in my computer?
The electrical current in Italy is 220 volts at 50 cycles. This won’t be a problem if you’re coming from another European Union country, but in the United States the standard current is 110 volts at 50 cycles, so a transformer may be needed to convert Italian power to the American standard. In any event, an adapter may be necessary because British, Australian and American plugs (to cite just three examples) are different in design from Italian ones; their prongs won’t fit into Italian wall sockets. Some computers and cell phones are designed to adapt to the current variation internally, without need for an external adapter – but do not presume this. It’s best to check the owner’s manual. Airport shops (and occasionally in-flight ‘duty-free’ services) at larger airports outside Italy are a good source of adapters; those in Rome, Milan and Palermo are more interested in selling you food and wine than practical items of this kind.
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