Do Spain and France use the same plugs?

France, Spain and Italy have the same type of electrical outlets. An adapter that works in one country will work in the others. The voltage and frequency are also identical: 230 volts / 50 hertz. Check anyway that your electrical devices are designed to operate on 230 volts.



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Actually, the adapter labeled northern Europe will work in Spain as well. The difference is the diameter of the two round pins. The northern European adapters have pins that are 4.8 mm (~3.16) diameter, which is the same as the pins in the German Schuko plug, which Spain uses.

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Spain has standardized on type F sockets and plugs. Type C and type E plugs can also be used thanks to their compatibility with type F sockets.

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You need a voltage converter in Spain! You can find voltage converters at Amazon. Because you also need a power plug adapter, you should consider a combined plug adapter/voltage converter. Also the frequency in Spain (50 Hz) differs from the frequency in the United States of America (60 Hz).

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Spain has standardized on type F sockets and plugs. Type C and type E plugs can also be used thanks to their compatibility with type F sockets.

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The Type C plug (also called the Europlug) has two round pins. The pins are 4 to 4.8 mm wide with centers that are spaced 19 mm apart; the plug fits any socket that conforms to these dimensions. It also fits into Type E, F, J, K or N sockets that often replace the Type C socket.

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It isn't just the voltage that's different in Europe. The wall outlets and sockets are also shaped differently, and can't accommodate American AC wall adapters or chargers without the right kind of adapter. For travel to Europe, you can find superior quality adapters for 110-to-220V at very reasonable prices.

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