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United Kingdom: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type G
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz

United Kingdom uses Type G outlets at 230V, 50Hz.

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

Frequently asked

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