Power Plugs & Voltage in Germany
In Germany, the standard voltage is 230V at 50Hz, and plug types C, F are used.
Your Type A / Type B plugs don't fit Germany's Type C / Type F sockets. Pack a plug adapter.
Germany runs much higher than home. A single-voltage 120V appliance can be damaged — you'd need a voltage converter. Dual-voltage devices (100–240V) are still fine.
Check your charger Most phone, laptop and camera chargers are dual-voltage (look for “INPUT: 100–240V” on the label). Those only ever need a plug adapter, never a voltage converter. High-wattage items with heating elements (hair dryers, straighteners, kettles) are the usual exception.Germany mains: 230V, 50 Hz.
Note Type F (Schuko) is standard; the Europlug (C) also fits. Common across much of continental Europe.
Plug types in Germany
2 round pins (Europlug, fits most of Europe)
2 round pins + earth clips on the side (Schuko)
Many modern chargers, laptops, phones and cameras are dual-voltage: their label reads INPUT: 100–240V. Those work anywhere in the world with just a plug adapter — no voltage converter needed. Only single-voltage, high-wattage devices (hair dryers, travel kettles, straighteners) are a real concern in Germany’s 230V supply. Always check the label on your own device.
How to check what you need for Germany
- 01 Pick your home country in the checker above.
- 02 See instantly whether your plugs fit Germany’s Types C & F sockets, and whether the 230V supply is a concern.
- 03 Read the label on each device — 100–240V means a plug adapter is all you need.
Frequently asked questions
What plug type is used in Germany?
Germany uses Types C & F plugs. Type F (Schuko) is standard; the Europlug (C) also fits. Common across much of continental Europe.
What voltage is Germany?
The standard mains voltage in Germany is 230V at 50Hz. Most modern chargers and laptops are dual-voltage (100–240V) and work fine; single-voltage appliances from a country with very different voltage may need a converter.
Do I need an adapter for Germany from the US?
Yes. US plugs (Type A/B) don't fit Germany's Types C & F sockets, so you'll need a plug adapter. The US is 120V and Germany is 230V, so single-voltage US appliances may also need a voltage converter. Use the checker above for your exact home country.
Do I need an adapter for Germany from the UK?
Yes. UK Type G plugs don't fit Germany's Types C & F sockets, so you'll need a plug adapter. Voltage is 230V, the same as the UK, so no converter is needed.