Romania is located in Southeastern Europe bordering Bulgaria.  Romania uses the two, round pin, style of adapter plugs used all over Continental Europe.  When traveling to Romania it is important to take along the correct adapter plugs for your trip.  The Deluxe Romania Adapter Plug Kit includes both earthed (grounded) and non-earthed (non-grounded) adapter 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. This adapter may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter.

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 Romania Adapter Model GIS-RO-B-GUB

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 adapter 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.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Romania 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, Lenovo, HP, Asus, Toshiba 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.

About Romania

Geography

Romania is located in Southeastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Bulgaria and Ukraine. The area is slightly smaller than Oregon. The climate is temperate; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow and fog; sunny summers with frequent showers and thunderstorms. The terrain is central Transylvanian Basin is separated from the Moldavian Plateau on the east by the Eastern Carpathian Mountains and separated from the Walachian Plain on the south by the Transylvanian Alps.

Currency

Currency in Romania is the New Leu (RON). Credit cards are accepted at many establishments, but it is advisable to carry cash because not all establishments take credit card. Foreign currency and travelers’ cheques can be exchanged at banks.

Staying Connected

Romania’s telecommunications sector is being expanded and modernized; domestic and international service improving rapidly, especially mobile-cellular services. More than 90 percent of telephone network is automatic; fixed-line teledensity exceeds 20 telephones per 100 persons; mobile-cellular teledensity, expanding rapidly, roughly 115 telephones per 100 persons. When travelling to Romania you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone and purchase a Romania 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.

Romania has 2.702 million internet hosts and over 7.787 million internet users. Internet access is available in internet café and hotels. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.