Electricity and sockets
You will need an adapter for Types C and E. Plugs from the UK do not fit the sockets in Poland.
Sockets at the destination
Mains supply in Poland: 230 V, 50 Hz, sockets of Types C and E. At 230 V the supply matches what UK and European appliances expect, so no converter is needed.
Handy for multi-stop trips: Monaco, Belgium, France and Slovakia use the same plug types. Nearby but different: Malta, Cyprus and the United Kingdom – an adapter for Poland will not fit there. Across Europe this setup is fairly rare: 6 of 50 countries.
Protective earth
Not every socket in Poland is earthed: Type E 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 E | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C and E | Check route → |
Nothing to worry about electrically: Poland runs the same supply as home. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: the Western Sahara, Côte d’Ivoire, French Guiana, Niger, Equatorial Guinea and Guadeloupe.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C and E.
The records list Types C and E; the grid supplies 230 V at 50 Hz.
No converter needed – Poland runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Poland from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →