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Germany: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

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

Germany uses Type C, Type F outlets at 230V, 50Hz.

Do travellers to Germany 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
France
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed France → Germany
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Italy → Germany
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Spain → Germany
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Netherlands → Germany
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Switzerland → Germany
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Belgium → Germany
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed United Kingdom → Germany
Australia
Type I · 230V
 Needed Not needed Australia → Germany
Ireland
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed Ireland → Germany
United States
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices United States → Germany
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices Canada → Germany
Japan
Type A, B · 100V
 Needed Check devices Japan → Germany

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Germany use?
Germany uses Type C and Type F outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Germany?
Germany 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 Germany?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type C/F 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.