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Are Spain plugs Type C or F?

Spain uses the Type F plug. Type F electrical plugs used in Spain are manufactured to the CEE 7/4 and CEE 7/7 standards and is commonly referred to as a Schuko plug.



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The official plug standard in the United Kingdom since 1962 is the BS 1363 plug. (The previous plug standard was BS 546, still found in older buildings.) The BS 1363 plug is also used in Ireland, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore.

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The Type F plug and outlet is much like the Type E, except it has two earth clips on the side rather than a female earth contact. It is commonly known as a “Schuko” plug, from the invented German word “Schukostecker” which means “protective contact plug.

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