What kind of plug adapter do I need for Germany?
What kind of plug adapter do I need for Germany? So if you're buying a plug adapter for Germany, type C or type F will work, although type C is probably the better choice. You'll commonly see type C plug converters for Europe because they work with most European countries. (Note: UK, Ireland, and a couple other countries use different types.)
What adapters do I need for European travel?
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.). American appliances run on 110 volts, while European appliances run on 220-240 volts.
What does a European plug look like?
Plug types in Spain and Europe The type of plug you know best is the type C or sometimes called Euro-plug. This type of plug is the one used mainly in Spain and in most countries in Europe. Type C consists of two round parallel pins while the wall plug has two holes where it is connected.
Does all of Europe use the same plug?
All of Europe operates on the same 2 round pronged outlets (except for Great Britain that operates on its own unique 3 pronged outlets.)