Travel adapter from Vatican City to Russia — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Russia?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Vatican City and Russia, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

Good news — Vatican City and Russia both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Russia 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

Russia (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Russia

Voltage

Vatican City 230 V

Russia 230 V

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Frequency

Vatican City 50 Hz

Russia 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Russia

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

Full Russia plug guide