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Quelles prises et quelle tension le Royaume-Uni utilise-t-il ?
Type G (the three-pin BS 1363 plug), on a 230 V, 50 Hz supply. Most visitors need a Type G adapter; devices not rated for 230 V also need a converter.
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Short answer: Type G (the three-pin BS 1363 plug), on a 230 V, 50 Hz supply. Most visitors need a Type G adapter; devices not rated for 230 V also need a converter.
What plug type is used in the UK?
The UK uses the Type G plug, standard BS 1363, with three rectangular pins. Ireland also uses Type G.[1][2]
What is the UK mains voltage?
230 V at 50 Hz.[2]
Do I need a voltage converter in the UK?
An adapter only changes the plug shape. Look at the label on each charger: if it says 100-240 V it works on 230 V with just an adapter. A device rated only for a lower voltage, such as 100 V or 120 V, needs a voltage converter or should stay at home.[2]
Plugs and voltage by country
How common home countries compare with the UK (Type G, 230 V, 50 Hz).[2] Each name links to that country’s entry guide.
| Pays | Plug types | Voltage | Adapter for the UK? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | I | 230 V, 50 Hz | Yes, Type G |
| Brazil | C, N | 127 V, 60 Hz | Yes, Type G; check devices are rated for 230 V |
| Canada | A, B | 120 V, 60 Hz | Yes, Type G; check devices are rated for 230 V |
| China | A, I | 220 V, 50 Hz | Yes, Type G |
| France | C, E | 230 V, 50 Hz | Yes, Type G |
| Germany | C, F | 230 V, 50 Hz | Yes, Type G |
| Hong Kong | G, D, M | 220 V, 50 Hz | Type G is also used there |
| India | C, D, M | 230 V, 50 Hz | Yes, Type G |
| Ireland | G | 230 V, 50 Hz | Type G is also used there |
| Israel | C, H | 230 V, 50 Hz | Yes, Type G |
| Italy | C, F, L | 230 V, 50 Hz | Yes, Type G |
| Japan | A, B | 100 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz | Yes, Type G; check devices are rated for 230 V |
| Mexico | A, B | 120 V, 60 Hz | Yes, Type G; check devices are rated for 230 V |
| Netherlands | C, F | 230 V, 50 Hz | Yes, Type G |
| New Zealand | I | 230 V, 50 Hz | Yes, Type G |
| Nigeria | D, G | 230 V, 50 Hz | Type G is also used there |
| Poland | C, E | 230 V, 50 Hz | Yes, Type G |
| Qatar | D, F, G, L | 240 V, 50 Hz | Type G is also used there |
| Saudi Arabia | G | 230 V, 60 Hz | Type G is also used there |
| Singapore | C, G, M | 230 V, 50 Hz | Type G is also used there |
| South Africa | C, M, N | 230 V, 50 Hz | Yes, Type G |
| South Korea | C, F | 220 V, 60 Hz | Yes, Type G |
| Spain | C, F | 230 V, 50 Hz | Yes, Type G |
| Sweden | C, F | 230 V, 50 Hz | Yes, Type G |
| Switzerland | C, J | 230 V, 50 Hz | Yes, Type G |
| United Arab Emirates | G | 230 V, 50 Hz | Type G is also used there |
| United States | A, B | 120 V, 60 Hz | Yes, Type G; check devices are rated for 230 V |
Plug and voltage figures come from Wikipedia's table of mains electricity by country, which we use as background rather than an official source.
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Sources
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- AC power plugs and sockets (opens in new tab), Wikipedia, read 25 October 2026
- Mains electricity by country (opens in new tab), Wikipedia, read 1 November 2026