Electricity and sockets
An adapter is required: Spain uses Types C and F, which does not accept plugs from the UK.
Sockets at the destination
Spain runs on 230 V at 50 Hz, with sockets following Types C and F. No surprises on voltage: Spain runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
You will find identical sockets in Serbia, Andorra, Hungary and the Netherlands. Watch out when moving on: Ireland, the United Kingdom and Malta use a completely different system. In Europe, 31 of 50 recorded destinations use exactly this combination.
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 → |
Chargers, laptops and hair dryers work in Spain as they do in the UK. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Guinea-Bissau, Turkmenistan, Egypt, Armenia, Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C and F.
Spain uses Types C and F at 230 V and 50 Hz.
No converter needed – Spain runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Spain from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →