France Travel Adapters
Type C & Type E • 230 volts • 50 Hz
France is a country in Western Europe, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and neighboring countries including Spain, Italy, Germany, and Belgium. The capital is Paris, home to the Eiffel Tower, completed in 1889 and one of the most recognized landmarks in the world. France 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 France Use?
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Adapter may also be spelled adaptor. Converter may be spelled convertor. Grounded may also be described as earthed.
France 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 France?
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 France'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 France?
Most modern phone and laptop chargers are rated for 100–240V, so they work on France's 230V supply without a separate converter. You'll still need a plug adapter, since the charger's US plug won't physically fit France's outlets.
Are France and US power outlets interchangeable?
No. France uses Type C and Type E outlets and the US uses Type A/B. The plug shapes are different, and France 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 France use more than one plug type?
Yes. France 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.
