Italy Power Plugs & Sockets
Electrical outlet guide for Italy
230V
50Hz
3 Plug Types
Italy uses Type C, Type F, Type L electrical plugs and outlets. The standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50Hz. Before traveling to Italy, check if you need a travel adapter for your devices.
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Italy uses:
Type C
Type F
Type L
Plug Types Used in Italy
| 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 F
|
CEE 7/4 (Schuko) | 2 | Grounded Yes | Two round pins (4.8mm diameter, 19mm long) with grounding clips on sides |
Type L
|
CEI 23-50 | 3 | Grounded Yes | Three round pins in a row (10A: 4mm pins 5.5mm apart / 16A: 5mm pins 8mm apart) |
