Travel adapter from North Korea to France — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in France?

France uses Type C and Type E plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in North Korea and France, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

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

North Korea (home)

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

France (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in France

Voltage

North Korea 230 V

France 230 V

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Frequency

North Korea 50 Hz

France 50 Hz

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More about plugs in France

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

Full France plug guide