Travel adapter from Timor-Leste to Belgium — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Belgium?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Timor-Leste and Belgium, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

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

Timor-Leste (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V Type I Two or three flat angled pins 220–240V

Belgium (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Belgium

Voltage

Timor-Leste 230 V

Belgium 230 V

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Frequency

Timor-Leste 50 Hz

Belgium 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Belgium

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

Full Belgium plug guide