Electricity and sockets
You will need an adapter for Types C and F. Plugs from the UK do not fit the sockets in Sweden.
Sockets at the destination
Mains supply in Sweden: 230 V, 50 Hz, sockets of Types C and F. At 230 V the supply matches what UK and European appliances expect, so no converter is needed.
Handy for multi-stop trips: Türkiye, Latvia, Luxembourg and Norway use the same plug types. Watch out when moving on: Malta, the Isle of Man and Cyprus use a completely different system. Across Europe this setup is common: 31 of 50 countries.
Protective earth
Sweden 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 → |
Voltage and frequency in Sweden match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Sao Tome and Principe, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Sweden.
The records list Types C and F; 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 Sweden from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →