Travel adapter from Bulgaria to Poland — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Poland?

Poland uses Type C and Type E plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

No adapter needed

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

Bulgaria (home)

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

Poland (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Poland

Voltage

Bulgaria 230 V

Poland 230 V

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Frequency

Bulgaria 50 Hz

Poland 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Poland

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

Full Poland plug guide