Travel adapter from Chad to Iceland — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Iceland?

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

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

No adapter needed

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

Chad (home)

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

Iceland (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Iceland

Voltage

Chad 230 V

Iceland 230 V

Match

Frequency

Chad 50 Hz

Iceland 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Iceland

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

Full Iceland plug guide