Electricity and sockets
Yes – from the UK you need a travel adapter for Austria, because the sockets there (Types C and F) will not take your plugs.
Sockets at the destination
For Austria the records list Types C and F at 230 V and 50 Hz. At 230 V the supply matches what UK and European appliances expect, so no converter is needed.
The same socket system is used in Romania, Andorra, Serbia and Hungary, so one adapter covers all of them. Nearby but different: Ireland, the Isle of Man and Gibraltar – an adapter for Austria will not fit there. 31 of the 50 destinations in Europe share the plug types of Austria.
Protective earth
Austria has sockets with a protective earth (Type F) and without (Type C). A plug that fits mechanically does not guarantee earthing.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Types C and F | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C and F | Check route → |
Voltage and frequency in Austria match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Guinea-Bissau, Egypt, Armenia and Sao Tome and Principe.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Austria.
Types C and F – that is what you will find in Austria (230 V, 50 Hz).
No converter needed – Austria runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Austria from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →