Albania uses 220-240V / 50Hz electricity with European-style plug types (C and F), compared to the US standard of 110-120V / 60Hz.

High-wattage heating appliances, including hair dryers, curling irons, flat irons, and electric shavers designed for US voltage, will overheat, fail, or catch fire if plugged in without a proper converter. Even with a voltage converter, the performance is often poor and the fire risk remains real. Buy replacements locally in Albania, where they're inexpensive and widely available.

Most modern personal electronics are dual voltage (100-240V), meaning they handle both US and European current automatically. Check the small print on the power brick or device label. If it shows a range like "Input: 100-240V," you're safe. This covers the vast majority of laptops, tablets, smartphones, CPAPs, e-readers, and camera chargers. You'll only need a plug adapter (not a converter) to fit the local outlet shape.

A plug adapter changes the connector shape only. A voltage converter changes the current. For dual-voltage devices, an adapter is all you need. For US-only single-voltage appliances, even a converter is an imperfect solution. Replacement is the safer, simpler answer.

Albania uses 220-240V / 50Hz electricity with European-style plug types (C and F), compared to the US standard of 110-120V / 60Hz.

High-wattage heating appliances, including hair dryers, curling irons, flat irons, and electric shavers designed for US voltage, will overheat, fail, or catch fire if plugged in without a proper converter. Even with a voltage converter, the performance is often poor and the fire risk remains real. Buy replacements locally in Albania, where they're inexpensive and widely available.

Most modern personal electronics are dual voltage (100-240V), meaning they handle both US and European current automatically. Check the small print on the power brick or device label. If it shows a range like "Input: 100-240V," you're safe. This covers the vast majority of laptops, tablets, smartphones, CPAPs, e-readers, and camera chargers. You'll only need a plug adapter (not a converter) to fit the local outlet shape.

A plug adapter changes the connector shape only. A voltage converter changes the current. For dual-voltage devices, an adapter is all you need. For US-only single-voltage appliances, even a converter is an imperfect solution. Replacement is the safer, simpler answer.

Albania uses 220-240V / 50Hz electricity with European-style plug types (C and F), compared to the US standard of 110-120V / 60Hz.

High-wattage heating appliances, including hair dryers, curling irons, flat irons, and electric shavers designed for US voltage, will overheat, fail, or catch fire if plugged in without a proper converter. Even with a voltage converter, the performance is often poor and the fire risk remains real. Buy replacements locally in Albania, where they're inexpensive and widely available.

Most modern personal electronics are dual voltage (100-240V), meaning they handle both US and European current automatically. Check the small print on the power brick or device label. If it shows a range like "Input: 100-240V," you're safe. This covers the vast majority of laptops, tablets, smartphones, CPAPs, e-readers, and camera chargers. You'll only need a plug adapter (not a converter) to fit the local outlet shape.

A plug adapter changes the connector shape only. A voltage converter changes the current. For dual-voltage devices, an adapter is all you need. For US-only single-voltage appliances, even a converter is an imperfect solution. Replacement is the safer, simpler answer.