Travel adapter from Italy to United Kingdom — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in United Kingdom?

United Kingdom uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Italy and United Kingdom, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

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

Italy (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V Type L Three round pins in a row 220–240V

United Kingdom (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in United Kingdom

Voltage

Italy 230 V

United Kingdom 230 V

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Frequency

Italy 50 Hz

United Kingdom 50 Hz

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More about plugs in United Kingdom

In United Kingdom, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in United Kingdom is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full United Kingdom plug guide