Your answer: France → Switzerland
Plug adapter
Not needed
Both France and Switzerland use Type C. Your plug fits the socket as-is.
Voltage converter
Not needed
Both countries run on 230V at 50Hz. Your devices work as-is.
France uses
Switzerland uses
What this means for your trip
Travelling from France to Switzerland? Easy trip, electrically speaking — you don't need a plug adapter or a voltage converter. Both countries use the same outlet shape and the same voltage standard, so every charger, phone, and laptop you'd normally pack works the moment you land.
Both countries run on Type C outlets. You don't need a shape adapter at all — just plug in the way you do at home.
Voltage is the same on both ends (230V vs 230V, 50Hz vs 50Hz), so every charger that works at home works in Switzerland without modification. No voltage converter, no hunting for "100-240V" on the brick.
Frequently asked
Do I need a travel adapter for Switzerland from France?
No. Both France and Switzerland use Type C outlets, so your plug fits the socket as-is.
What type of plug does Switzerland use?
Switzerland uses Type C and Type J outlets at 230V, 50Hz. Two round pins. Widespread across Europe, South America, and parts of Asia.
What's the voltage in Switzerland?
Switzerland runs on 230V at 50Hz. That's on the high-voltage standard, matching than France's 230V supply. Most modern phones, laptops, tablets, and camera chargers are dual-voltage (check for "100-240V" on the brick) and work on either. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles will not — bring a dual-voltage travel version or a voltage converter.
Are France chargers dual-voltage?
Most — but not all. Check the charger brick for a line that reads something like "INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60Hz." If you see that, the charger works on either voltage standard and you only need a plug adapter. If it lists just "120V" (or just "230V"), it's single-voltage and can't be plugged straight into the other side without a voltage converter.
