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France

France uses plug types C and E. The most common is type E – the French plug.

Type
C · E
Voltage
230 V
Frequency
50 Hz

Type C

Europlug

Two round pins, no earth – the thin plug that fits sockets in most of Europe, South America and Asia.

2.5 A · ungrounded

Type E

French plug · most common

Two round pins and a hole for the earth pin that sticks out of the socket – France, Belgium, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia.

16 A · grounded

Good to know

Type E sockets with a protruding earth pin. Most German and other European plugs fit thanks to the hybrid CEE 7/7 design.

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Frequently asked questions

What plug type is used in France?

France uses plug types C and E. The most common is type E – the French plug. Type E sockets with a protruding earth pin. Most German and other European plugs fit thanks to the hybrid CEE 7/7 design.

What is the voltage in France?

The mains voltage in France is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Devices from countries with 220–240 V work without a converter. Devices from countries with 100–127 V (USA, Canada, Japan) should only be plugged in if the power supply says 100–240 V.

Do I need a travel adapter for France?

You need an adapter if your devices have plugs other than types C and E. You won’t need one if you’re coming from Germany and Poland. Only some plugs fit for travellers from China and India. Travellers from Australia, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom and United States need an adapter to type E.

Do I need a voltage converter in France?

Not if you’re coming from Australia, China, Germany, India, Poland and United Kingdom – the voltage is similar. If you bring devices from Canada, Japan and United States, check their rating labels. Phone and laptop chargers usually work on 100–240 V, but hair dryers, straighteners and kettles often do not – those need a voltage converter.

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