Travel adapter from Gambia to Finland — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Finland?

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

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Gambia, you will need a travel adapter for Finland. Gambia uses Type G plugs, and Finland uses Type C/Type F, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Gambia (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Finland (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Finland

Voltage

Gambia 230 V

Finland 230 V

Match

Frequency

Gambia 50 Hz

Finland 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Finland

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

Full Finland plug guide