Austria Travel Adapters
Type C & Type F • 230 volts • 50 Hz
Hallstatt, in the Austrian Alps, is home to what researchers consider the world's oldest known salt mine, with mining dating back to roughly 1500 BC in the Bronze Age. The mine's unique climate has preserved organic material rarely found elsewhere, including wooden stairs described as the oldest ever found in Europe and Bronze Age wooden tubs once used for curing meat.
Austria is a landlocked country in Central Europe bordered by Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. The capital and largest city is Vienna, a major cultural and political center in Europe. Austria is a member of the European Union and uses the euro as its official currency.
Austria follows continental European electrical standards, with mains electricity supplied at about 230 volts at 50 Hz. Wall outlets use European round-pin designs, specifically Type C and Type F sockets. Travelers from regions that use different plug types should bring a compatible or universal travel adapter. Visitors from 120-volt countries should confirm that their devices are labeled 100–240V before plugging in, or use an appropriate voltage converter.
What Plug Type Does Austria Use?
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Adapter may also be spelled adaptor. Converter may be spelled convertor. Grounded may also be described as earthed.
Austria uses Type C and Type F outlets. An adapter rated for Type F will also fit Type C sockets. Type F adapters are also known as Schuko style.
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Do I need a voltage converter for Austria?
Only if your device isn't dual voltage. Most phones, laptops, and cameras are rated for 100–240V and only need a plug adapter for Austria's outlets. High-wattage single-voltage appliances, like hair dryers, straighteners, or some CPAP machines, need a voltage converter, not just an adapter. Check the device label for its voltage rating before you travel.
Can I use my US phone charger in Austria?
Most modern phone and laptop chargers are rated for 100–240V, so they work on Austria's 230V supply without a separate converter. You'll still need a plug adapter, since the charger's US plug won't physically fit Austria's outlets.
Are Austria and US power outlets interchangeable?
No. Austria uses Type C and Type F outlets and the US uses Type A/B. The plug shapes are different, and Austria runs at 230V compared to 120V in the US, so a plug adapter alone is only safe for devices that already support both voltages.
Does Austria use more than one plug type?
Yes. Austria uses two plug types: Type C, a two round-pin Europlug, and Type F, a grounded Schuko-style plug with two earthing clips. An adapter rated for Type F will also fit Type C sockets, so either one will work throughout the country.
