Travel adapter from Vatican City 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 Vatican City and Belgium, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

Good news — Vatican City 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.

Vatican City (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V Type L Three round pins in a row 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

Vatican City 230 V

Belgium 230 V

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Frequency

Vatican City 50 Hz

Belgium 50 Hz

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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