Sweden Travel Adapters
Type C & Type F • 230 volts • 50 Hz
Kiruna, a Swedish city about 90 miles inside the Arctic Circle, is being relocated roughly three kilometers east, building by building, because decades of iron-ore mining have left the ground beneath its original townsite unstable. Mining company LKAB is spending more than $1 billion on the move, which began shifting the city center in 2018 and is scheduled to finish around 2035; the city's wooden Gothic-style church is slated to be disassembled and rebuilt at the new site.
Sweden is a country in Northern Europe located on the Scandinavian Peninsula. The capital city is Stockholm, and the country is known for its forests, lakes, and modern design. Popular attractions include Stockholm’s Old Town (Gamla Stan), the Vasa Museum, and the northern regions where visitors can see the Northern Lights. Sweden offers a mix of natural landscapes, historic sites, and cultural experiences.
Sweden uses mains electricity supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. Wall outlets use Type C and Type F plugs. 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 Sweden Use?
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Adapter may also be spelled adaptor. Converter may be spelled convertor. Grounded may also be described as earthed.
Sweden 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 Sweden?
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 Sweden'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 Sweden?
Most modern phone and laptop chargers are rated for 100–240V, so they work on Sweden's 230V supply without a separate converter. You'll still need a plug adapter, since the charger's US plug won't physically fit Sweden's outlets.
Are Sweden and US power outlets interchangeable?
No. Sweden uses Type C and Type F outlets and the US uses Type A/B. The plug shapes are different, and Sweden 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 Sweden use more than one plug type?
Yes. Sweden 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.
