Denmark Travel Adapters
Type C, Type F, and Type K • 230 volts • 50 Hz
LEGO was born in Denmark. Carpenter Ole Kirk Christiansen began making wooden toys in Billund in 1932 and named the company LEGO in 1934, from the Danish "leg godt," meaning "play well." After acquiring samples of interlocking plastic bricks in 1947, LEGO started producing its own in 1949, adding the hollow-tube design that makes the bricks click together in 1958.
Denmark is a country in Northern Europe located on the Jutland Peninsula and a large number of islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. It borders Germany to the south and is connected to Sweden by the Oresund Bridge. The capital city is Copenhagen. Denmark is known for its maritime history, coastal landscapes, historic towns, and a high standard of living.
Denmark uses mains electricity supplied at about 230 volts at 50 Hz. Wall outlets use Type C, Type F, and Type K sockets. Travelers from regions that use different plug types should bring a compatible travel adapter. Visitors should confirm that their electronic devices support 100–240V input or use an appropriate voltage converter if necessary.
What Plug Type Does Denmark Use?
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Adapter may also be spelled adaptor. Converter may be spelled convertor. Grounded may also be described as earthed.
Denmark uses Type C, Type F, and Type K outlets. Type K is the Danish standard, and Type C plugs fit it safely since they're ungrounded. Type F (Schuko) plugs physically fit Type K sockets too, but without making a ground connection, so grounded Type F devices need an adapter rated for Type K rather than a generic Type F adapter.
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Do I need a voltage converter for Denmark?
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 Denmark'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 Denmark?
Most modern phone and laptop chargers are rated for 100–240V, so they work on Denmark's 230V supply without a separate converter. You'll still need a plug adapter, since the charger's US plug won't physically fit Denmark's outlets.
Are Denmark and US power outlets interchangeable?
No. Denmark uses Type C, Type F, and Type K outlets and the US uses Type A/B. The plug shapes are different, and Denmark 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 Denmark use more than one plug type?
Yes. Denmark uses three plug types: Type C, a two round-pin Europlug; Type F, a grounded Schuko-style plug; and Type K, Denmark's own three round-pin grounded standard. Type C fits safely into Type K sockets, but Type F plugs physically fit without making a ground connection, so grounded Type F devices need an adapter rated specifically for Type K rather than a generic Type F adapter.
