Travel adapter from Ireland to Switzerland — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Switzerland?

Switzerland uses Type C and Type J plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

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

Ireland (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Switzerland (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type J Three round pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Switzerland

Voltage

Ireland 230 V

Switzerland 230 V

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Frequency

Ireland 50 Hz

Switzerland 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Switzerland

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

Full Switzerland plug guide