Electricity and sockets
You will need an adapter for Types C and F. Plugs from the UK do not fit the sockets in Finland.
Sockets at the destination
Travelling in Finland you will meet Types C and F sockets, fed with 230 V at 50 Hz. At 230 V the supply matches what UK and European appliances expect, so no converter is needed.
You will find identical sockets in Bulgaria, Slovenia, Sweden and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Travelling further to the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man and Malta means a different adapter. Across Europe this setup is common: 31 of 50 countries.
Protective earth
Not every socket in Finland is earthed: Type F yes, Type C no. Class I appliances belong in an earthed outlet.
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 Finland match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Iran, South Korea, North Korea, Egypt, Armenia and Cabo Verde.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C and F.
The records list Types C and F; the grid supplies 230 V at 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 Finland from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →