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Plug sockets & travel adapters Andorra

Yes – from the UK you need a travel adapter for Andorra, because the sockets there (Types C and F) will not take your plugs.

C
Type C
F
Type F
Plug typesTypes C and F
Nominal voltage230 V
Mains frequency50 Hz

Sockets at the destination

Plug types used in Andorra

Electricity in Andorra

Andorra runs on 230 V at 50 Hz, with sockets following Types C and F. No surprises on voltage: Andorra runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.

Handy for multi-stop trips: the Netherlands, Hungary, Austria and Norway use the same plug types. Travelling further to Ireland, Malta and Gibraltar means a different adapter. 31 of the 50 destinations in Europe share the plug types of Andorra.

Protective earth

Grounded and ungrounded sockets may occur

Mixed supply: Type C without earth, Type F with earth. Which one is in your room only shows on arrival.

Quick check by home country

Do I need an adapter for Andorra?

From the UKadapter for Types C and FCheck route →
From the USadapter for Types C and FCheck route →

Nothing to worry about electrically: Andorra runs the same supply as home. Check your own device →

The same sockets are used further afield: Tajikistan, Sao Tome and Principe, Angola, Algeria, Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan.

Common questions

Will my plug fit in Andorra?

Yes, you need an adapter for Types C and F.

Which plug type does Andorra use?

Types C and F – that is what you will find in Andorra (230 V, 50 Hz).

Will my hair dryer work in Andorra?

No. At 230 V the supply matches UK and European appliances.

If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.

Data for Andorra from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →