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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from United Kingdom, you will need a travel adapter for Switzerland. United Kingdom uses Type G plugs, and Switzerland uses Type C/Type J, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

United Kingdom (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Switzerland (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Switzerland

Voltage

United Kingdom 230 V

Switzerland 230 V

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Frequency

United Kingdom 50 Hz

Switzerland 50 Hz

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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