What plug does Spain and Portugal use?

There are 15 types of standard electrical plug and outlet socket in use throughout the world, named from A to O. Some are safely interchangeable. 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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C and F types both fit into the same sockets. C type is for low rated appliances like camera and phone chargers, laptops, TV etc while F is for kettles, heaters and heavy duty stuff that needs a ground (earth) fixture. A C adapter will do, unless you plan to bring a power drill or portable radiator with you.

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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 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 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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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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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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Apple iPhones are dual voltage and do not require a converter. Your iPhone will work anywhere in the world with the correct country adapter. Going In Style has made it easy to choose the correct adapter for your iPhone.

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If your equipment has a transformer, as all Smart Phones, Computers, and tablets have, you don't need a converter - the voltage is converted by the transformer. European Voltage is usually 220, and the US is 110. So things without a transformer need a converter.

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