Travel adapter from Chile to Greece — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Greece?

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

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

No adapter needed

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

Chile (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type L Three round pins in a row 220–240V

Greece (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Greece

Voltage

Chile 230 V

Greece 230 V

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Frequency

Chile 50 Hz

Greece 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Greece

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

Full Greece plug guide