Travel adapter from Belgium to Albania — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Albania?

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

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

No adapter needed

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

Belgium (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V

Albania (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Albania

Voltage

Belgium 230 V

Albania 230 V

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Frequency

Belgium 50 Hz

Albania 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Albania

In Albania, the standard power plug is Type C and Type F. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Albania can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type F, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Albania plug guide