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Will your plugs and devices from home work there?

⇄ The other way round: France → Austria

No plug adapter needed

Your plugs from Austria (types C and F) fit the sockets in France (types C and E).

Voltage: no converter needed

France has 230 V, Austria has 230 V – your devices work without a converter.

Frequency: the same

50 Hz in both countries.

Plug by plug

Your plugSockets thereResult
Type C CE fits
Type F CE fits
Austria
230 V · 50 Hz
France
230 V · 50 Hz

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

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a plug adapter from Austria to France?

No plug adapter needed. Your plugs from Austria (types C and F) fit the sockets in France (types C and E).

Do I need a voltage converter from Austria to France?

Voltage: no converter needed. France has 230 V, Austria has 230 V – your devices work without a converter.

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