Romania Travel Adapters
Type C & Type F • 230 volts • 50 Hz
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Romania is a country in Southeastern Europe bordered by Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Moldova, with a coastline along the Black Sea. The capital city is Bucharest. Major destinations include Bucharest, Brașov, and Cluj-Napoca. Romania is known for its medieval castles, Carpathian Mountains, and cultural heritage, and for its association with the Dracula legend in the Transylvania region.
Romania uses mains electricity supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Wall outlets use Type C and Type F sockets. Travelers from regions that use different plug types should bring a compatible travel adapter. Visitors should confirm that their devices support 100–240V input or use an appropriate voltage converter if necessary.
What Plug Type Does Romania Use?
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Adapter may also be spelled adaptor. Converter may be spelled convertor. Grounded may also be described as earthed.
Romania 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 Romania?
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 Romania'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 Romania?
Most modern phone and laptop chargers are rated for 100–240V, so they work on Romania's 230V supply without a separate converter. You'll still need a plug adapter, since the charger's US plug won't physically fit Romania's outlets.
Are Romania and US power outlets interchangeable?
No. Romania uses Type C and Type F outlets and the US uses Type A/B. The plug shapes are different, and Romania 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 Romania use more than one plug type?
Yes. Romania 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.
