Travel adapter from Thailand to Finland — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Finland?

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

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

No adapter needed

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

Thailand (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 Type O Three round pins 220–240V

Finland (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Finland

Voltage

Thailand 230 V

Finland 230 V

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Frequency

Thailand 50 Hz

Finland 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Finland

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

Full Finland plug guide