Power Plugs & Voltage in Spain
In Spain, the standard voltage is 230V at 50Hz, and plug types C, F are used.
Your Type A / Type B plugs don't fit Spain's Type C / Type F sockets. Pack a plug adapter.
Spain 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.Spain mains: 230V, 50 Hz.
Note Type F (Schuko) and the Europlug (C) are standard, as in most of continental Europe.
Plug types in Spain
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 Spain’s 230V supply. Always check the label on your own device.
How to check what you need for Spain
- 01 Pick your home country in the checker above.
- 02 See instantly whether your plugs fit Spain’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 Spain?
Spain uses Types C & F plugs. Type F (Schuko) and the Europlug (C) are standard, as in most of continental Europe.
What voltage is Spain?
The standard mains voltage in Spain 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 Spain from the US?
Yes. US plugs (Type A/B) don't fit Spain's Types C & F sockets, so you'll need a plug adapter. The US is 120V and Spain 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 Spain from the UK?
Yes. UK Type G plugs don't fit Spain'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.