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Type F Power Plug & Socket

Type F plugs have two round pins with grounding clips on the sides. Also known as the Schuko plug, it's the most common in continental Europe. Save your travel adapter checklist in online notes at Notepadly.

220-240V 16A 2 Pins Grounded 76 Countries

Standard: CEE 7/4 (Schuko)

Pin Configuration: Two round pins (4.8mm diameter, 19mm long) with grounding clips on sides

Usage Notes: Type F is electrically compatible with Type E. Many modern European plugs are hybrid E/F designs that work in both socket types.

Type F electrical power plug
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Plug

Type F

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

Type F

Type F wall outlet electrical socket
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Socket

Type F

Countries using Type F power plug and socket — flags, voltage and electrical outlet reference
Type F Power Plug & Socket Countries — World Electrical Outlet Guide

Countries Using Type F Plugs

Other (3)

Armenia Armenia
Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
Georgia Georgia

Africa (11)

Algeria Algeria
Cape Verde Cape Verde
Chad Chad
Egypt Egypt
Ethiopia Ethiopia
Guinea Guinea
Liberia Liberia
Mozambique Mozambique
Niger Niger
Rwanda Rwanda
São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé and Príncipe

Asia (10)

Afghanistan Afghanistan
East Timor (Timor-Leste) East Timor (Timor-Leste)
Indonesia Indonesia
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan
Laos Laos
South Korea South Korea
Tajikistan Tajikistan
Turkmenistan Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan

Europe (42)

Albania Albania
Andorra Andorra
Austria Austria
Azores Azores
Balearic Islands Balearic Islands
Belarus Belarus
Bosnia & Herzegovina Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bulgaria Bulgaria
Canary Islands Canary Islands
Croatia Croatia
Denmark Denmark
Estonia Estonia
Faroe Islands Faroe Islands
Finland Finland
Germany Germany
Greece Greece
Hungary Hungary
Iceland Iceland
Italy Italy
Kosovo Kosovo
Latvia Latvia
Lithuania Lithuania
Luxembourg Luxembourg
Madeira Madeira
Moldova Moldova
Monaco Monaco
Montenegro Montenegro
Netherlands Netherlands
North Macedonia North Macedonia
Norway Norway
Portugal Portugal
Romania Romania
Russia Russia
San Marino San Marino
Serbia Serbia
Slovenia Slovenia
Spain Spain
Svalbard and Jan Mayen Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Sweden Sweden
Ukraine Ukraine
Vatican City Vatican City
Åland Islands Åland Islands

North America (1)

Greenland Greenland

South America (2)

Suriname Suriname
Uruguay Uruguay

Oceania (2)

American Samoa American Samoa
New Caledonia New Caledonia

Caribbean (2)

Aruba Aruba
Sint Eustatius Sint Eustatius

Middle East (3)

Iran Iran
Jordan Jordan
Turkey Turkey

About Type F Plugs and Sockets

Type F plugs have two round pins with grounding clips on the sides. Also known as the Schuko plug, it's the most common in continental Europe.

Technical Specifications

  • Standard Name: CEE 7/4 Schuko
  • Number of Pins: 2
  • Grounding: Yes
  • Amperage Rating: 16A
  • Voltage Range: 220-240V
  • Countries Using: 75

Where Type F is Used

Type F plugs are primarily used in Germany, Austria, Netherlands, most of Europe. This plug type is found in 75 countries and territories. Check the country list below for the complete list of locations using Type F outlets.

Important Usage Notes

Type F is electrically compatible with Type E. Many modern European plugs are hybrid E/F designs that work in both socket types.

Travel Tips

If you're traveling to a country that uses Type F 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.