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Will your plugs and devices from home work there?

⇄ The other way round: Germany → France

No plug adapter needed

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

Voltage: no converter needed

Germany has 230 V, France 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 CF fits
Type E CF fits
France
230 V · 50 Hz
Germany
230 V · 50 Hz

Type F (Schuko) sockets; Europlugs also fit.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a plug adapter from France to Germany?

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

Do I need a voltage converter from France to Germany?

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

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