Electricity and sockets
An adapter is required: Ukraine uses Types C and F, which does not accept plugs from the UK.
Sockets at the destination
Sockets in Ukraine: Types C and F, supplied with 230 V at 50 Hz. No surprises on voltage: Ukraine runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
Handy for multi-stop trips: Estonia, Türkiye, Hungary and Greece use the same plug types. Nearby but different: the Isle of Man, Ireland and Cyprus – an adapter for Ukraine will not fit there. 31 of the 50 destinations in Europe share the plug types of Ukraine.
Protective earth
Ukraine 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 → |
Chargers, laptops and hair dryers work in Ukraine as they do in the UK. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Guinea, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Afghanistan.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C and F.
Ukraine uses Types C and F at 230 V and 50 Hz.
No converter needed – Ukraine runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Ukraine from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →