Electricity and sockets
Yes – from the UK you need a travel adapter for Uruguay, because the sockets there (Types C, F and L) will not take your plugs.
Sockets at the destination
The grid in Uruguay works at 230 V and 50 Hz; the recorded sockets are Types C, F and L. At 230 V the supply matches what UK and European appliances expect, so no converter is needed.
Travelling further to Argentina, Suriname and Guyana means a different adapter. 1 of the 14 destinations in South America share the plug types of Uruguay.
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 → |
Chargers, laptops and hair dryers work in Uruguay as they do in the UK. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Italy, the Vatican City, San Marino and Libya.
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 converter needed – Uruguay runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Uruguay from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →