Electricity and sockets
You will need an adapter for Types C and F. Plugs from the UK do not fit the sockets in Greece.
Sockets at the destination
Before you pack: Greece uses Types C and F, 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 Türkiye, Latvia, Romania and Kosovo, so one adapter covers all of them. Watch out when moving on: Malta, Cyprus and the United Kingdom use a completely different system. 31 of the 50 destinations in Europe share the plug types of Greece.
Protective earth
Greece 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 → |
Phone chargers, laptop supplies and 230 V hair dryers from the UK all run in Greece without a converter. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Iran, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Egypt.
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 Greece from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →