Electricity and sockets
You will need an adapter for Types C and F. Plugs from the UK do not fit the sockets in Moldova.
Sockets at the destination
Types C and F, 230 V, 50 Hz – those are the basics for electricity in Moldova. At 230 V the supply matches what UK and European appliances expect, so no converter is needed.
You will find identical sockets in the Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia and Hungary. Watch out when moving on: the United Kingdom, Ireland and Malta use a completely different system. Across Europe this setup is common: 31 of 50 countries.
Protective earth
Mixed supply: Type C without earth, Type F with earth. Which one is in your room only shows on arrival.
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 Moldova without a converter. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Guinea, Iran, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Armenia and Afghanistan.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Moldova.
Types C and F – that is what you will find in Moldova (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 Moldova from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →