What adapter do I need for France and Spain?
What adapter do I need for France and Spain? The majority of European countries including Spain, France, Italy, Germany and Portugal have outlet sockets that require a two-pin plug known as 'Type C'.
Do I need a converter or adapter to charge my phone in Europe?
European Voltage is usually 220, and the US is 110. So things without a transformer need a converter. You DO need an adapter to plug things in (unless the hotel has some universal plugs, which the Park Hyatt does, I believe have). DO NOT EXPECT YOUR HAIRDRYER, CURLING IRONS or other devices to work in Europe.
What does EU plug look like?
The Type C plug (also called the Europlug) has two round pins. The pins are 4 to 4.8 mm wide with centers that are spaced 19 mm apart; the plug fits any socket that conforms to these dimensions.
What plug adapter do I need for Spain?
For Spain there are two associated plug types, types C and F. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type F is the plug which has two round pins with two earth clips on the side. Spain operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
What kind of European adapter do I need?
The plug shapes and power voltage is different between America and European countries. America uses type-A/B plugs, while most European countries use Type-C plugs (Type-C also fits into Type E, F, H, J, K, L, N sockets that replace the Type C socket in some countries like Italy, Denmark, Switzerland etc.).
How do I know if I need an adapter or converter in Europe?
To know whether your appliance or smart device will work in Europe with just an adapter, look for a sticker or a printed area on the item or its AC adapter that states something like “Voltage: 110.” In the case of dual voltage devices, the phrase “110–220V” will be printed somewhere on the item or its plug.