Your answer: Germany → France
Plug adapter
Not needed
Both Germany and France 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.
Germany uses
France uses
What this means for your trip
Travelling from Germany to France? 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 France without modification. No voltage converter, no hunting for "100-240V" on the brick.
Frequently asked
Do I need a travel adapter for France from Germany?
No. Both Germany and France use Type C outlets, so your plug fits the socket as-is.
What type of plug does France use?
France uses Type C and Type E outlets at 230V, 50Hz. Two round pins. Widespread across Europe, South America, and parts of Asia.
What's the voltage in France?
France runs on 230V at 50Hz. That's on the high-voltage standard, matching than Germany'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 Germany 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.
