Electricity and sockets
Yes – from the UK you need a travel adapter for Serbia, because the sockets there (Types C and F) will not take your plugs.
Sockets at the destination
Travelling in Serbia you will meet Types C and F sockets, fed with 230 V at 50 Hz. No surprises on voltage: Serbia runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
The same socket system is used in Türkiye, Sweden, Germany and Russia, so one adapter covers all of them. Watch out when moving on: the United Kingdom, Gibraltar and Malta use a completely different system. In Europe, 31 of 50 recorded destinations use exactly this combination.
Protective earth
Not every socket in Serbia 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 → |
Chargers, laptops and hair dryers work in Serbia as they do in the UK. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Tajikistan, North Korea, Cabo Verde, South Korea, Indonesia and Iran.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Serbia.
Serbia uses Types C and F at 230 V and 50 Hz.
No converter needed – Serbia runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Serbia from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →