Electricity and sockets
TerritoryYes – from the UK you need a travel adapter for Greenland, because the sockets there (Types C, F and K) will not take your plugs.
Sockets at the destination
Before you pack: Greenland uses Types C, F and K, 230 V and 50 Hz. No surprises on voltage: Greenland runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
Nearby but different: Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda and Cuba – an adapter for Greenland will not fit there. In North and Central America, 1 of 31 recorded destinations use exactly this combination.
Protective earth
Earthed sockets (Types F and K) and unearthed ones (Type C) exist side by side. For metal-bodied appliances the protective-earth path is what matters.
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 Greenland without a converter. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: the Faroe Islands and Denmark.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Greenland.
Greenland uses Types C, F and K at 230 V and 50 Hz.
No converter needed – Greenland runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Greenland from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →