Travel adapter from Philippines 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 Philippines and Switzerland, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

You will not need a plug adapter — Philippines and Switzerland share at least one common plug shape (Type C). The mains frequency is also different (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Frequency differs (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Philippines (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V

Switzerland (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Switzerland

Voltage

Philippines 230 V

Switzerland 230 V

Match

Frequency

Philippines 60 Hz

Switzerland 50 Hz

Differs

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