Does Type C plug work in France?

France travel adaptors It is important to note that it does not convert the voltage or frequency. For France there are two associated plug types, types C and E. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type E is the plug which has two round pins and a hole for the socket's male earthing pin.



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The adapter Type C is the most common adapter Type used in the following countries: Europe (Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine) South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru) Asia (Thailand, Indonesia).

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The majority of European countries including Spain, France, Italy, Germany and Portugal have outlet sockets that require a two-pin plug known as 'Type C'.

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For Spain there are two associated plug types, types C and F. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type F is the plug which has two round pins with two earth clips on the side. Spain operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.

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All of Europe operates on the same 2 round pronged outlets (except for Great Britain that operates on its own unique 3 pronged outlets.)

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The type-c plug is used in all countries in Europe except for the United Kingdom and Ireland. This means that you will find this plug in Italy, France, Spain, Germany, and every other country throughout Europe.

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A Type C plug / adapter can also be used with Type D sockets. The universal receptacle of the adapter accepts plugs from devices of every country of the world.

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Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type F is the plug which has two round pins with two earth clips on the side. Germany operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.

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For example, most of Europe uses C or E/F type plugs, however in the U.K. and Ireland, you will only find type G sockets. In Italy, you might see a type L outlet, and in Switzerland, you might find a type J plug. Make sure to double-check all the plug types before you leave on your trip.

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