Compatibility
Which sockets accept Type E?
Type E is a European earthed system with a socket earth pin. Modern CEE 7/7 plugs are commonly designed for both Type E and Type F sockets.
Worldwide plug system
Plug type E: French system
Two round contacts with an earth pin in the socket.
with protective earthrecorded in 36 countries
Common regions
Where is Type E used?
France, Belgium, Poland, Czechia
Safety
What to check
- !Protective earth is only maintained when both plug and adapter support it.
- !Older plug variants may not offer the same E/F cross-compatibility.
Countries using Type E
BelgiumBeninBurkina FasoBurundiCameroonCentral African RepublicChadComorosCongoCongo, The Democratic Republic of theCôte d’IvoireCzechiaDjiboutiEquatorial GuineaEritreaFranceFrench GuianaGabonGuadeloupeMadagascarMaliMauritaniaMauritiusMonacoMoroccoMyanmarNigerPolandRwandaSenegalSlovakiaSyriaTimor-LesteTogoTunisiaWestern Sahara
Sources
Sources for plug type E
World Plugs
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) · Primary source
IEC country overview of commonly used plug types, nominal voltages and frequencies.
IEC TR 60083
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) · Primary source
IEC technical report covering nationally standardised plug and socket systems.
IEC 60884-2-5
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) · Primary source
IEC safety requirements for household adapters with or without protective earth.
Plugs and sockets
World Standards · Supplementary source
Supplementary country and territory overview of plug types, voltage and frequency.
The sources describe the systems commonly used in each destination. A particular building, ship or multi-standard outlet can still differ, so the actual socket and device label remain decisive.
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