Electricity and sockets
You will need an adapter for Types C, F and K. Plugs from the UK do not fit the sockets in Denmark.
Sockets at the destination
Types C, F and K, 230 V, 50 Hz – those are the basics for electricity in Denmark. A converter can stay at home; Denmark supplies 230 V.
Handy for multi-stop trips: the Faroe Islands use the same plug types. Watch out when moving on: the Isle of Man, Ireland and Gibraltar use a completely different system. 2 of the 50 destinations in Europe share the plug types of Denmark.
Protective earth
Denmark has sockets with a protective earth (Types F and K) 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, F and K | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C, F and K | Check route → |
Phone chargers, laptop supplies and 230 V hair dryers from the UK all run in Denmark without a converter. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Greenland.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Denmark.
Denmark uses Types C, F and K at 230 V and 50 Hz.
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 Denmark from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →