Electricity and sockets
An adapter is required: Luxembourg uses Types C and F, which does not accept plugs from the UK.
Sockets at the destination
Sockets in Luxembourg: Types C and F, supplied with 230 V at 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 Hungary, Iceland, Türkiye and Estonia, so one adapter covers all of them. Nearby but different: Malta, Ireland and the United Kingdom – an adapter for Luxembourg will not fit there. 31 of the 50 destinations in Europe share the plug types of Luxembourg.
Protective earth
Not every socket in Luxembourg is earthed: Type F yes, Type C no. Class I appliances belong in an earthed outlet.
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 Luxembourg without a converter. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Iran, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C and F.
Types C and F – that is what you will find in Luxembourg (230 V, 50 Hz).
No converter needed – Luxembourg runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Luxembourg from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →