Lithuania Power Plugs, Wall Sockets & Electrical Outlets
In Lithuania, power plugs and sockets (electrical outlets) of Type C (CEE 7/16 (Europlug), two round pins, ungrounded) and Type F (CEE 7/4 (Schuko), two round pins with grounding clips on sides, grounded) are used. Wall sockets run at 230V and 50Hz. Check if you need a travel adapter, electrical adapter or voltage converter before travelling to Lithuania.
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Plug Sockets, Voltage & Adapters in Lithuania
Lithuania power plug standards follow the common European system, running on 230V at 50Hz. Travelers from countries with different voltage systems, such as the United States, will typically need both a travel adaptor and a voltage converter, while those from other 230V European countries usually only need a simple plug adapter for the correct AC power plugs and sockets.
Do All Sockets in Lithuania Look the Same?
Not every electrical outlet in Lithuania is identical. The country primarily uses the Type F Schuko socket, a grounded design with recessed pins that accepts the two-pronged, grounded Type F plug. Ungrounded Type C Europlugs, found on many small electronics, also fit into these same Type F sockets, though without a grounding connection.
Dual-Voltage Devices and Lithuania
Many modern electronics, including phone chargers, laptop power supplies, and camera chargers, are dual-voltage and designed to work on both 110-120V and 220-240V systems. For these devices, only a plug adapter is needed to physically fit Lithuania's sockets, since the internal circuitry automatically adjusts to the local 230V, 50Hz supply.
Power Sockets and Plug Types in Lithuania
Lithuania uses two plug types: Type C and Type F. The Type C Europlug (CEE 7/16) is a compact, ungrounded plug with two round 4mm pins, rated for up to 2.5A, and is intended for low-power, double-insulated Class II devices such as phone chargers, tablets, and small electronics. The Type F Schuko plug (CEE 7/4) is the grounded standard, featuring two 4.8mm round pins plus side grounding clips, rated at 16A, and is used for higher-power appliances like washing machines and kitchen equipment.
- Type C (Europlug): two round 4mm pins, ungrounded, 2.5A, 220-240V, used for small electronics.
- Type F (Schuko): two round 4.8mm pins with grounding clips, grounded, 16A, 220-240V, used for high-power appliances.
- Type C plugs fit into Type F sockets, but without a grounding connection.
- Type F sockets are deeply recessed, offering extra protection and splash resistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your home country uses Type C or Type F plugs, no adapter is needed. Otherwise, you'll need a travel adaptor to fit Lithuania's Type C or Type F sockets, since plug shapes differ between countries even when voltage is compatible.
Lithuania operates on a 230V supply at 50Hz, which is the standard voltage and frequency used across most of Europe.
Yes, most modern phone chargers are dual-voltage and can handle Lithuania's 230V, 50Hz supply without a converter. You'll only need a plug adapter if your charger's plug doesn't match Lithuania's Type C or Type F sockets.
Lithuania uses Type C (Europlug) and Type F (Schuko) plugs. Type C is an ungrounded two-pin plug rated at 2.5A for small electronics, while Type F is a grounded plug rated at 16A for higher-power appliances.
