Type C/E/F Plug Adapters
Traveling from the US? A type C/E/F adapter will allow you to connect your US (type A/B) plugs to a type C, E or F outlet.
For Use in: Europe (These plugs use either an integral socket or side clips instead of a pin for grounding).
Type C, E and F Plug Compatibility
Compatible with: Type C, E & F outlets. Cross compatible with type H, J, K, L, N & O outlets (but no ground connection is made).
See our full plug & outlet compatibility table for further information.
You may also want to look at the type C adapters which are an ungrounded version of the type C/E/F adapter.
Other Adapter Types
A, B, C, D, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, Universal
Type C, E and F Plug & Outlet
Compatibility Table
Type C, E and F plugs are mostly interchangeable, but safe compatibility depends on whether the appliance requires a ground connection.
| Sockets → ↓ Plugs |
Outlet |
Outlet |
Outlet |
|---|---|---|---|
Plug |
Same plug and socket type; fully compatible | Compatible | Compatible |
Plug |
Compatible, but no ground connection is made | Same plug and socket type; fully compatible | Compatible, but no ground connection is made |
Plug |
Compatible, but no ground connection is made | Incompatible | Same plug and socket type; fully compatible |
Plug |
Compatible, but no ground connection is made | Compatible | Compatible |
Compatibility Key
- Compatible
- Compatible
- Incompatible
- Incompatible
- No earth connection warning
- The plug fits, but the intended ground connection is not made. It is unsafe for appliances that require grounding.
- Older plugs information
- Dedicated type E and type F plugs have been mostly phased out in favour of the hybrid type E/F, which is now common.
Planning a trip to Europe? Explore our type C, E and F power adapters below. These European grounded plug adapters are all compatible with US type A/B plugs and will keep your devices powered and charged while you're abroad. Many include integral USB, USB-C and some have high power PD ports for laptop charging. Multiplug extension strips can also be a convenient way to connect several devices.
Countries Where Type C, E & F Plugs are Used
Countries Where Type C Plugs are Used
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Azores, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Channel Islands, Chile, China, Comoros, Congo, Congo, Democratic Republic of, Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, East Timor, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Gabon, Georgia, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Isle of Man, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mali, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Somalia, South Korea, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tahiti, Tajikistan, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Zambia
Countries Where Type E Plugs are Used
Belgium, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canary Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Congo, Democratic Republic of, Cote d'Ivoire, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, East Timor, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, France, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Laos, Madagascar, Mali, Martinique, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Niger, Poland, Reunion, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, Senegal, Slovakia, Syria, Tahiti and Tunisia
Countries Where Type F Plugs are Used
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Azores, Balearic Islands, Belarus, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cape Verde, Chad, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madeira, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Mozambique, Myanmar, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Niger, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Type C/E/F Travel Adapters
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Primarily: Belgium & France.
Full list: Belgium, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canary Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic of), Cote d'Ivoire, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, East Timor, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, France, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Laos, Madagascar, Mali, Martinique, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Niger, Poland, Reunion, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, Senegal, Slovakia, Syria, Tahiti, Tunisia. -
A type E travel adapter will convert your American (type A/B) plugs to a 2 prong plus grounding hole configuration that will fit the type E outlets found in Europe (mainly France, Belgium, Poland and the Czech Republic). Most modern adapters incorporate grounding clips top and bottom (like the type F, Schuko) as well so they are compatible with type C,E & F outlets. They do not convert the voltage or frequency of the electrical supply.
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Primarily: Europe.
Full list: American Samoa, Aruba, Azores, Bhutan, Canary Islands, Chad, Cyprus, East Timor, El Salvador, Guinea, Italy, Jordan, South Korea, Laos, Libya, Monaco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Netherlands Antilles, Niger, Rwanda, San Marino, Uruguay. -
A type F travel adapter will convert your American (type A/B) plugs to a 2 prong plus grounding clips configuration that will fit the type F (Schuko) outlets found in Europe (most countries other than France, Belgium, Poland and the Czech Republic). Most modern adapters also incorporate a hole to accept the grounding pin found in type E outlets as well so they are compatible with type C,E & F outlets. They do not convert the voltage or frequency of the electrical supply.
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Type C plugs are 2 pin ungrounded and will fit both type C and E outlets safely. Type E plugs will physically fit a type C outlet but no ground connection will be made, which can be unsafe if the appliance being connected requires grounding.
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Yes, they are fully compatible and safe to use.
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Type C plugs are 2 pin ungrounded and will fit both type C and F outlets safely. Type F plugs will physically fit a type C outlet but no ground connection will be made, which can be unsafe if the appliance being connected requires grounding.
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Yes, they are fully compatible and safe to use.
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Type E and F plugs are both grounded. Type E plugs have a socket to accept a ground pin, protruding from the wall outlet, Type F plugs have 2 grounding clips top and bottom that connect with corresponding contacts in the outlet. Dedicated type E plugs will physically fit type F outlets but no ground connection will be made, which can be unsafe if the appliance being connected requires grounding. Dedicated type F plugs will not fit type E outlets as they lack a hole to accommodate the protruding ground pin. Most modern plugs and travel adapters have both the type F clips and type E hole for grounding in either outlet, making them truly C/E/F compatible.
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Yes, many type C/E/F adapters have integral USB, USB-C and sometimes PD ports. There are also dedicated type C/E/F USB charging hubs that have muliple ports, support QC 3.0 and 100 W+ PD ports can be found on some of the high end GaN models.
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Most universal adapters are ungrounded and do not have type E or F plugs (just type C). Grounded universal adapters are available if required and these do have a type E/F plug, but they are less common.
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Here's a picture of a Type C/E/F plug adapter.
