Electricity and sockets
You will need an adapter for Types C and F. Plugs from the UK do not fit the sockets in Iceland.
Sockets at the destination
Before you pack: Iceland uses Types C and F, 230 V and 50 Hz. No surprises on voltage: Iceland runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
The same socket system is used in Moldova, the Netherlands, Norway and Austria, so one adapter covers all of them. Nearby but different: Cyprus, the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man – an adapter for Iceland will not fit there. Across Europe this setup is common: 31 of 50 countries.
Protective earth
Iceland 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 → |
Chargers, laptops and hair dryers work in Iceland as they do in the UK. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Cabo Verde, Sao Tome and Principe, North Korea, Azerbaijan, South Korea and Egypt.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Iceland.
Types C and F – that is what you will find in Iceland (230 V, 50 Hz).
No converter needed – Iceland runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Iceland from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →