Power plugs by country
| Country |
Voltage |
Frequency |
Plug type |
|
Australia
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
I
|
|
Albania
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Andorra
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Austria
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Belarus
|
220V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Belgium
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
E
|
|
Bosnia Herzegovnia
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Bulgaria
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Croatia
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Cyprus
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
G/F
|
|
Czech Republic
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
E
|
|
Denmark
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/E/K
|
|
Estonia
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Finland
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
France
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
E
|
|
Germany
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Greece
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Greenland
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/K
|
|
Hungary
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Iceland
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Ireland
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
G
|
|
Italy
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F/L
|
|
Latvia
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Liechtenstein
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
J
|
|
Lithuania
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Luxembourg
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Macedonia
|
220V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Malta
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
G
|
|
Moldova
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Monaco
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/D/E/F
|
|
Montenegro
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
F
|
|
The Netherlands
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Norway
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Poland
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/E
|
|
Portugal
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Romania
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Russia
|
220V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
San Marino
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
F/L
|
|
Serbia
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Slovakia
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
E
|
|
Slovenia
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Spain
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Sweden
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
Switzerland
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
J
|
|
Ukraine
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
C/F
|
|
United Kingdom
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
G
|
|
Vatican City
|
230V
|
50Hz
|
F/L
|
What type of adapter will I need for Europe?
Australian type I electrical plugs are incompatible with any sockets in Europe, so you'll need an adaptor. The type C plug - with two rounded prongs - is
the most common in Europe. It's referred to as the 'Europlug', but as you can see from the chart above, plugs and sockets do vary from country to country.
-
Type C plugs are compatible with types E, F, J, K and N, so the Europlug really is the only adaptor you'll need for most of Europe.
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If you're travelling to the UK, Ireland or Malta, you'll need a type G adaptor.
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If you're travelling to Switzerland or Liechtenstein you'll need a type J adaptor.
Tip:
Consider a universal adaptor if you're travelling to a number of different countries or if you're stopping over in Asia or the Middle East.
Voltage and frequency
The electricity in European countries runs at the same (or very similar) voltage and frequency as Australia, so you can use your Australian appliances in
Europe without fear of frying them.
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