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France: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type C
Type E
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz

France uses Type C, Type E outlets at 230V, 50Hz.

Do travellers to France need an adapter?

It depends where you're coming from. Here's what we'd pack from the most common origins. Click any row for the full per-pair breakdown.

From Plug adapter Voltage converter Full guide
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Germany → France
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Italy → France
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Spain → France
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Netherlands → France
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Switzerland → France
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Belgium → France
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed United Kingdom → France
Australia
Type I · 230V
 Needed Not needed Australia → France
Ireland
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed Ireland → France
United States
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices United States → France
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices Canada → France
Japan
Type A, B · 100V
 Needed Check devices Japan → France

Frequently asked

What type of plug does France use?
France uses Type C and Type E outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in France?
France runs on 230V at 50Hz — that's the high-voltage standard. Dual-voltage devices (most phones, laptops, modern chargers labelled "100-240V") work as-is. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles do not without a converter.
Do I need a travel adapter for France?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type C/E will need an adapter. Use the table above or the calculator to check your specific pair.

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Not coming from one of the origins above? Drop your actual starting country in and we'll compute the verdict for you.