Travel adapter from United Kingdom to Ukraine — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Ukraine?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in United Kingdom and Ukraine, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

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

United Kingdom (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Ukraine (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Ukraine

Voltage

United Kingdom 230 V

Ukraine 230 V

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Frequency

United Kingdom 50 Hz

Ukraine 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Ukraine

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

Full Ukraine plug guide