Electricity and sockets
You will need an adapter for Types C, F and L. Plugs from the UK do not fit the sockets in Italy.
Sockets at the destination
Italy runs on 230 V at 50 Hz, with sockets following Types C, F and L. At 230 V the supply matches what UK and European appliances expect, so no converter is needed.
You will find identical sockets in San Marino and the Vatican City. Watch out when moving on: Gibraltar, the Isle of Man and the United Kingdom use a completely different system. In Europe, 3 of 50 recorded destinations use exactly this combination.
Protective earth
Not every socket in Italy is earthed: Types F and L yes, Type C no. Class I appliances belong in an earthed outlet.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Types C, F and L | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C, F and L | Check route → |
Nothing to worry about electrically: Italy runs the same supply as home. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Uruguay and Libya.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C, F and L.
Types C, F and L – that is what you will find in Italy (230 V, 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 Italy from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →