Travel adapter from Vietnam to Slovakia — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Slovakia?

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

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Vietnam and Slovakia, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

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

Vietnam (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V

Slovakia (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Slovakia

Voltage

Vietnam 230 V

Slovakia 230 V

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Frequency

Vietnam 50 Hz

Slovakia 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Slovakia

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

Full Slovakia plug guide