Electricity and sockets
An adapter is required: San Marino uses Types C, F and L, which does not accept plugs from the UK.
Sockets at the destination
Sockets in San Marino: Types C, F and L, supplied with 230 V at 50 Hz. 230 V means no voltage converter – only the plug shape matters.
You will find identical sockets in the Vatican City and Italy. Watch out when moving on: the United Kingdom, Ireland and Malta use a completely different system. In Europe, 3 of 50 recorded destinations use exactly this combination.
Protective earth
Mixed supply: Type C without earth, Types F and L with earth. Which one is in your room only shows on arrival.
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 → |
Voltage and frequency in San Marino match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Libya and Uruguay.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C, F and L.
The records list Types C, F and L; the grid supplies 230 V at 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 San Marino from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →