Travel adapter from São Tomé and Príncipe to Italy — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Italy?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in São Tomé and Príncipe and Italy, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

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

São Tomé and Príncipe (home)

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

Italy (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Italy

Voltage

São Tomé and Príncipe 230 V

Italy 230 V

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Frequency

São Tomé and Príncipe 50 Hz

Italy 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Italy

In Italy, the standard power plug is Type C and Type F and Type L. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Italy can be one of 3 different shapes — Type C, Type F, Type L, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Italy plug guide