Type C Power Plug & Socket

Type C plugs have two round pins. Also known as the Europlug, it's one of the most widely used plug types in the world, compatible with many socket types.

220-240V 2.5A 2 Pins Ungrounded 146 Countries

Standard: CEE 7/16 (Europlug)

Pin Configuration: Two round pins (4mm diameter, 19mm long, 18.6mm apart)

Usage: Type C plugs fit into Types E, F, J, K, L, and N sockets. This makes it very versatile for international travel.

Type C electrical power plug
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Plug

Type C Power Plug

Type C power plug and wall outlet electrical socket
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Plug & Socket

Complete Type C Set

Type C wall outlet electrical socket
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Socket

Type C Wall Outlet

Countries Using Type C Plugs

Other (4)

Armenia Armenia
Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
Gaza Strip Gaza Strip
Georgia Georgia

Africa (41)

Algeria Algeria
Angola Angola
Benin Benin
Burkina Faso Burkina Faso
Burundi Burundi
Cameroon Cameroon
Cape Verde Cape Verde
Central African Republic Central African Republic
Chad Chad
Comoros Comoros
Congo Congo
Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Djibouti Djibouti
Egypt Egypt
Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea Eritrea
Ethiopia Ethiopia
Gabon Gabon
Guinea Guinea
Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau
Liberia Liberia
Libya Libya
Madagascar Madagascar
Mali Mali
Mauritania Mauritania
Mauritius Mauritius
Mayotte Mayotte
Morocco Morocco
Mozambique Mozambique
Niger Niger
Rwanda Rwanda
Réunion Réunion
Senegal Senegal
South Africa South Africa
South Sudan South Sudan
Sudan Sudan
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé and Príncipe
Togo Togo
Tunisia Tunisia
Western Sahara Western Sahara
Zambia Zambia

Asia (23)

Afghanistan Afghanistan
Bangladesh Bangladesh
Bhutan Bhutan
Cambodia Cambodia
China China
East Timor (Timor-Leste) East Timor (Timor-Leste)
India India
Indonesia Indonesia
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan
Laos Laos
Maldives Maldives
Mongolia Mongolia
Myanmar (Burma) Myanmar (Burma)
Nepal Nepal
North Korea North Korea
Pakistan Pakistan
Philippines Philippines
Tajikistan Tajikistan
Thailand Thailand
Turkmenistan Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
Vietnam Vietnam

Europe (50)

Albania Albania
Andorra Andorra
Austria Austria
Azores Azores
Balearic Islands Balearic Islands
Belarus Belarus
Belgium Belgium
Bosnia & Herzegovina Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bulgaria Bulgaria
Canary Islands Canary Islands
Channel Islands (Guernsey & Jersey) Channel Islands (Guernsey & Jersey)
Croatia Croatia
Czech Republic Czech Republic
Denmark Denmark
Estonia Estonia
Faroe Islands Faroe Islands
Finland Finland
France France
Germany Germany
Greece Greece
Hungary Hungary
Iceland Iceland
Isle of Man Isle of Man
Italy Italy
Kosovo Kosovo
Latvia Latvia
Liechtenstein Liechtenstein
Lithuania Lithuania
Luxembourg Luxembourg
Madeira Madeira
Moldova Moldova
Monaco Monaco
Montenegro Montenegro
Netherlands Netherlands
North Macedonia North Macedonia
Norway Norway
Poland Poland
Portugal Portugal
Romania Romania
Russia Russia
San Marino San Marino
Serbia Serbia
Slovakia Slovakia
Slovenia Slovenia
Spain Spain
Sweden Sweden
Switzerland Switzerland
Ukraine Ukraine
Vatican City Vatican City
Åland Islands Åland Islands

North America (1)

Greenland Greenland

South America (9)

Argentina Argentina
Bolivia Bolivia
Brazil Brazil
Chile Chile
French Guiana French Guiana
Paraguay Paraguay
Peru Peru
Suriname Suriname
Uruguay Uruguay

Oceania (2)

New Caledonia New Caledonia
Tahiti Tahiti

Caribbean (8)

Bonaire Bonaire
Cuba Cuba
Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
Guadeloupe Guadeloupe
Martinique Martinique
Saint Barthélemy Saint Barthélemy
Saint Martin Saint Martin
Sint Eustatius Sint Eustatius

Middle East (8)

Iran Iran
Iraq Iraq
Israel Israel
Jordan Jordan
Lebanon Lebanon
Palestine Palestine
Syria Syria
Turkey Turkey

About Type C Plugs and Sockets

Type C plugs have two round pins. Also known as the Europlug, it's one of the most widely used plug types in the world, compatible with many socket types.

Technical Specifications

  • Standard Name: CEE 7/16 Europlug
  • Number of Pins: 2
  • Grounding: No
  • Amperage Rating: 2.5A
  • Voltage Range: 220-240V
  • Countries Using: 146

Where Type C is Used

Type C plugs are primarily used in Europe, South America, Asia. This plug type is found in 146 countries and territories. Check the country list below for the complete list of locations using Type C outlets.

Important Usage Notes

Type C plugs fit into Types E, F, J, K, L, and N sockets. This makes it very versatile for international travel.

Travel Tips

If you're traveling to a country that uses Type C outlets and your devices use a different plug type, you'll need a travel adapter. Make sure to also check the voltage compatibility - most modern electronics are dual-voltage (100-240V), but appliances like hair dryers may need a converter.