Travel Adaptor for Greenland
& Greenlandic Plug Types
Greenland Plug Types & Sockets
- Voltage
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230 V
- Frequency
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50 Hz
Greenland uses plug types C and K and socket type K. Voltage: 230 V, Frequency: 50 Hz.
Your British (type G) plugs will not fit any of the Greenlandic sockets.
You will need a UK to type K plug adaptor.
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Adaptor Required?
(See recommended adaptors) - Yes
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Voltage Converter
Useful?
(More info) - No
UK to Greenland Plug Adaptors
Best choice
Our Adaptor Recommendation
A UK to type K plug adaptor is all that you will need for a trip to Greenland.
A simple unearthed adaptor is compact and enough for phone chargers and most travel electronics. Models with USB or USB-C ports are useful when charging several devices, while PD ports are suitable for compatible laptops. For earthed equipment or several mains-powered appliances, choose an earthed adaptor or power strip.
Our recommendations for the best UK to Greenland travel adaptors ensure that you'll always be able to connect your British type G plugs to the Greenlandic type K sockets.
Choosing the Right Power Adaptor
Having overcome the pesky differences in plug types and socket configurations you now need to decide what sort of adaptor suits your own, specific needs.
If you decide to buy an adaptor, here are some useful features to consider:
- Earthed vs unearthed adaptors
- Multiplug adaptors
- Extensions / power strip adaptors (great for families)
- Integral USB / USB-C ports for charging devices like phones and tablets
- Dedicated charging hubs with multiple ports
- USB-C port with power delivery (PD) using GaN technology for laptop charging up to 140W
- Universal adaptors (any plug to any socket) for the ultimate in versatility
- Combined transformer / adaptors
Greenland Electrical Supply
Greenland uses plug types C and K and socket type K.
The electrical supply voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz.
Voltage Converters
Please be aware that whilst a power adaptor will allow you to physically insert a UK plug into a Greenlandic socket it will not change the voltage or frequency of the local mains supply.
Voltage - The Greenlandic mains supply is 230 V, which is within the normal UK range of 230 V +10%/-6%, so British appliances are compatible.
Frequency - Greenland operates at 50 Hz, the same as the UK. Frequency compatibility is therefore not a problem for UK appliances.
Most modern travel gadgets, chargers and laptops are dual voltage and will work worldwide; check the appliance or power supply for an input such as 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz.
If you have equipment that is not compatible with the Greenlandic supply voltage, check our transformers page for further information and available options for transformers and power converters that you can use in Greenland. Voltage converters and transformers only change the voltage, not the frequency, of the supply. Changing the frequency requires specialist frequency-conversion equipment, which is not normally practical for travellers.
If you need to take items like hair dryers / straighteners that draw high current then see our hair straighteners page for information on how it can affect your choice of travel adaptor.
Greenland Plug Type Specifications
Plug Type C
Plug type C (CEE 7/16) is the most widely used electrical plug in the world but most common in Europe. It has 2, insulated, 4mm round pins spaced 19mm apart and 19mm long. The spacing of the pins tapers to 17.5mm at the tips assisting in gripping the socket.
A second version (CEE 7/17) has 2, uninsulated, 4.8mm pins and is rated at either 10A or 16A for high power, unearthed appliances.
Type C sockets are being phased out in most countries around the world and are being replaced with their earthed equivalents (Types E and F in Europe).
Plug Type K
Type K plugs (DS 60884-2-D1) are rated at 16A and they are similar to the European type E plugs but the earth pin is incorporated into the plug, rather than the socket. The live and neutral pins are round, 4.8mm in diameter, 19mm long and are spaced 19mm apart. The earth pin is D shaped in cross section measuring 6.5mm x 4mm, is 14mm long and is offset by 13mm.
The pins are uninsulated but the sockets are recessed to prevent electrocution in the event of a partially pulled out plug.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Travel Adaptors for Greenland
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Greenland uses type C and K plugs. Type K are the most commonly used.
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Greenland uses type K sockets.
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British travellers will need a UK (type G) to type K plug adaptor for Greenland. Adaptors with USB or USB-C ports are useful for directly charging compatible devices. No voltage converter is required for UK appliances.
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British travellers do not need a voltage converter. The Greenlandic mains supply is 230 V, which is within the normal UK range, so British appliances are compatible.
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To charge your phone in Greenland you can use your normal phone charger with a type K plug adaptor. Modern phone chargers are normally dual voltage, but check the input rating before use.
Alternatively, you can use a travel adaptor with built-in USB or USB-C ports and connect your phone directly with the appropriate charging cable. The adaptor's USB ports convert the local supply to the voltage required by your phone, so no separate voltage converter is needed. -
Yes, type C plugs are cross compatible with the type K sockets used in Greenland.
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Greenlandic plug adaptors have 2 round and 1 'D' shapedpin in a triangular configuration. Here's a picture of a Greenland plug adaptor.
