Travel adapter from Mauritania to Spain — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Spain?

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

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

No adapter needed

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

Mauritania (home)

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

Spain (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Spain

Voltage

Mauritania 230 V

Spain 230 V

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Frequency

Mauritania 50 Hz

Spain 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Spain

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

Full Spain plug guide