Electricity and sockets
An adapter is required: Norway uses Types C and F, which does not accept plugs from the UK.
Sockets at the destination
Norway runs on 230 V at 50 Hz, with sockets following Types C and F. At 230 V the supply matches what UK and European appliances expect, so no converter is needed.
The same socket system is used in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Andorra, Serbia and Russia, so one adapter covers all of them. Watch out when moving on: Malta, Ireland and the Isle of Man use a completely different system. 31 of the 50 destinations in Europe share the plug types of Norway.
Protective earth
Norway 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 → |
Phone chargers, laptop supplies and 230 V hair dryers from the UK all run in Norway without a converter. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Iran, Guinea-Bissau, Afghanistan, Egypt, Armenia and Cabo Verde.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Norway.
Norway uses Types C and F at 230 V and 50 Hz.
No converter needed – Norway runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Norway from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →