Travel adapter from Afghanistan to Denmark — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Denmark?

Denmark uses Type C and Type F and Type K plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Afghanistan and Denmark, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

Good news — Afghanistan and Denmark both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Denmark without an adapter or converter.

Afghanistan (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V

Denmark (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V Type K Two round pins + U-shaped earth pin 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Denmark

Voltage

Afghanistan 230 V

Denmark 230 V

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Frequency

Afghanistan 50 Hz

Denmark 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Denmark

In Denmark, the standard power plug is Type C and Type F and Type K. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Denmark can be one of 3 different shapes — Type C, Type F, Type K, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Denmark plug guide