Electricity and sockets
You will need an adapter for Types C and F. Plugs from the UK do not fit the sockets in Hungary.
Sockets at the destination
For Hungary the records list Types C and F at 230 V and 50 Hz. No surprises on voltage: Hungary runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
Handy for multi-stop trips: Estonia, Moldova, Germany and Montenegro use the same plug types. Nearby but different: Cyprus, Malta and Gibraltar – an adapter for Hungary will not fit there. Across Europe this setup is common: 31 of 50 countries.
Protective earth
Earthed sockets (Type F) 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 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 Hungary without a converter. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Sao Tome and Principe, Guinea, Iran, Tajikistan, Indonesia and Georgia.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C and F.
Hungary uses Types C and F 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 Hungary from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →