Travel adapter from Congo (DRC) to Netherlands — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Netherlands?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Congo (DRC) and Netherlands, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

Good news — Congo (DRC) and Netherlands both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Netherlands without an adapter or converter.

Congo (DRC) (home)

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

Netherlands (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Netherlands

Voltage

Congo (DRC) 230 V

Netherlands 230 V

Match

Frequency

Congo (DRC) 50 Hz

Netherlands 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Netherlands

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

Full Netherlands plug guide