Belgium Travel Adapters
Type C & Type E • 230 volts • 50 Hz
Belgium is a country in Western Europe, bordered by France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Luxembourg, with a coastline on the North Sea. The capital is Brussels, which also hosts the headquarters of the European Union and NATO. Belgium uses mains electricity supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Wall outlets use Type C and Type E.
Travelers from regions that use different plug types need a travel adapter for Type C or Type E; equipment that is not dual voltage requires an appropriate voltage converter.
What Plug Type Does Belgium Use?
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Adapter may also be spelled adaptor. Converter may be spelled convertor. Grounded may also be described as earthed.
Belgium uses Type C and Type E outlets nationwide. An adapter rated for Type E will also fit Type C sockets.
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Do I need a voltage converter for Belgium?
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 Belgium'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 Belgium?
Most modern phone and laptop chargers are rated for 100–240V, so they work on Belgium's 230V supply without a separate converter. You'll still need a plug adapter, since the charger's US plug won't physically fit Belgium's outlets.
Are Belgium and US power outlets interchangeable?
No. Belgium uses Type C and Type E outlets and the US uses Type A/B. The plug shapes are different, and Belgium 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 Belgium use more than one plug type?
Yes. Belgium uses two plug types: Type C, a two round-pin Europlug, and Type E, which adds a grounding pin. An adapter rated for Type E will also fit Type C sockets, so either one will work throughout the country.
