World Voltage & Frequency Table by Country

If you are ordering wire processing equipment for a facility outside mainland China, the first electrical question to answer is simple: what voltage and frequency does your incoming power supply run on? EASTONTECH machines ship to more than 30 countries, and most of our equipment (for example bench crimping machines like the EW-09 series) is built for dual 110/220V, 50/60Hz operation, but higher-power lines, industrial three-phase crimping presses, and automated cut-strip-terminate systems often need to be configured, or fitted with a step transformer, to match your local supply. The table below gives you the standard single-phase and three-phase voltage and frequency for each country, verified and corrected against current IEC and national utility standards as of 2026. For the equivalent reference on conductor sizing, see our AWG Wire Gauge Chart.

Standard Voltage & Frequency by Country

Values shown are nominal standard voltages per IEC 60038 and national utility standards as of 2026. Some countries permit a tolerance band around these values (typically ±6–10%), and legacy voltages may still be present in older buildings in some regions. Always confirm the exact supply voltage at your facility before finalizing equipment specifications.

What Changed From the Original 2014 Table

This table replaces an earlier version published in 2014. Electrical standards have shifted in the intervening years, and cross-checking against current sources also surfaced several entries that appear to have been transposed or copied incorrectly in the original. The most significant corrections:

• Kuwait and South Korea previously showed the same 100/200V figures as Japan; both have been corrected to their actual national standards (Kuwait: 240V/415V, 50Hz; South Korea: 220V/380V, 60Hz).
• Cuba previously showed 115/120V and 240V; the corrected values are 110/220V single-phase and 190V three-phase, 60Hz.
• Cambodia previously showed 120V single-phase; the current national standard is 230V.
• Australia, Austria, Belgium, Germany and most of continental Europe previously showed the pre-1997 220/380V or 240/415V values; these have been updated to the IEC-harmonized 230/400V standard adopted across the EU and much of the Asia-Pacific region.
• Saudi Arabia now correctly shows 60Hz, which is unusual for the region (most Middle Eastern countries run 50Hz).

Why Voltage Matters When Ordering Wire Processing Equipment

Getting voltage and frequency right before placing an order avoids two costly outcomes: equipment that cannot be powered on arrival, or motors and control boards that run out of spec on the wrong frequency. A 50Hz motor run on a 60Hz supply (or vice versa) will change speed and can overheat over time, which matters for continuous-duty equipment like cut & strip machines and cable solder & weld machines running multi-shift production.

Most EASTONTECH bench-level machines are built for dual 110/220V, 50/60Hz operation out of the box, which covers the majority of countries in the table above without any modification. Larger three-phase presses and fully automated lines are typically configured to the destination country's three-phase standard at the factory, based on the voltage information provided at order time.

Equipment With Dual-Voltage Support

Many of our machines ship configured for your local standard. Explore models with confirmed voltage specifications: EW-8075, EW-22T-1, and EW-05H.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do EASTONTECH machines need a voltage converter for 110V countries?

A: Most bench-level machines, including common crimping and stripping models, are built for dual 110/220V, 50/60Hz operation, so no converter is needed in either range. Larger three-phase equipment is configured to your local voltage at the time of order.

Q: What happens if a machine is run on the wrong frequency?

A: Running a motor designed for 50Hz on a 60Hz supply, or the reverse, changes its rotational speed and can cause overheating or reduced service life over continuous operation. It is important to confirm frequency compatibility before shipment, not just voltage.

Q: Why do some countries have two three-phase voltage values?

A: Countries such as Canada and the United States list multiple three-phase configurations because different building types and equipment classes use different standard voltages, for example 208V in light commercial settings versus 480V in heavy industrial settings.

Q: Is the voltage standard the same across an entire country?

A: Not always. Some countries have regional variation or legacy voltages still present in older buildings. It is best to confirm the exact supply voltage at your specific facility rather than relying on the national standard alone.

Have a specific facility voltage or frequency question about an EASTONTECH machine? Contact our team with your local supply specs and we will confirm compatibility before you order.