Faroe Islands Power Plugs & Sockets
Electrical outlet guide for Faroe Islands
230V
50Hz
4 Plug Types
Faroe Islands uses Type C, Type E, Type F, Type K electrical plugs and outlets. The standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50Hz. Before traveling to Faroe Islands, check if you need a travel adapter for your devices.
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Faroe Islands uses:
Type C
Type E
Type F
Type K
Plug Types Used in Faroe Islands
| Plug Type | Standard | Pins | Grounded | Pin Configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Type C
Primary
|
CEE 7/16 (Europlug) | 2 | Ungrounded No | Two round pins (4mm diameter, 19mm long, 18.6mm apart) |
Type E
|
CEE 7/5 | 2 | Grounded Yes | Two round pins (4.8mm diameter) plus hole for socket grounding pin |
Type F
|
CEE 7/4 (Schuko) | 2 | Grounded Yes | Two round pins (4.8mm diameter, 19mm long) with grounding clips on sides |
Type K
|
DS 60884-2-D1 | 3 | Grounded Yes | Two round pins (4.8mm diameter) plus grounding pin (similar to Type F with additional ground pin) |
