Travel adapter from Sri Lanka to Denmark — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Denmark?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Sri Lanka and Denmark, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Sri Lanka, you will need a travel adapter for Denmark. Sri Lanka uses Type G plugs, and Denmark uses Type C/Type F/Type K, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Sri Lanka (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Denmark (destination)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V Type K Two round pins + U-shaped earth pin 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Denmark

Voltage

Sri Lanka 230 V

Denmark 230 V

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Frequency

Sri Lanka 50 Hz

Denmark 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Denmark

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

Full Denmark plug guide