Plug type
Travel adapter required
The plug types commonly used in Switzerland (Type C, Type J) do not fit the socket types in United Kingdom (Type G).
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Switzerland → United Kingdom
Result for Switzerland → United Kingdom
Take a travel adapter for Type G sockets.
Voltage
Voltage compatible
Switzerland uses 230 V; United Kingdom uses 230 V. These nominal voltages are normally compatible.
Frequency
Frequency compatible
Both power systems operate at 50 Hz.
Device plugs from Switzerland
adapter required
Sockets in United Kingdom
Schematic illustration. The actual device plug, earth connection and device label remain decisive.
Home country
Switzerland
- Types
- Type C, Type J
- Volt
- 230 V
- Hertz
- 50 Hz
Destination
United Kingdom
- Types
- Type G
- Volt
- 230 V
- Hertz
- 50 Hz
Several destinations?
Find the smallest adapter set for your trip
Destinations with the same socket system are grouped together. Voltage, frequency, grounding and power limits remain visible.
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Will this device work at the destination?
Copy the INPUT values from the device or power supply. We compare them with the destination supply.
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Result for United Kingdom
Check a few details before travelling
Some information is missing or varies by region. Complete the device-label details before relying on the result.
Device plug not selected
Select the plug type on your device. Type G sockets are commonly used in United Kingdom.
Voltage rating missing
Check the INPUT rating on the device. The power supply in United Kingdom is listed as 230 V.
Frequency rating missing
Check whether the device is marked 50 Hz, 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz. United Kingdom is listed as 50 Hz.
Check the earth connection
Check whether the device has an earth contact. Grounded devices require earth continuity through the complete adapter connection.
What to do now
- Identify the plug type on the device.
- Check the INPUT voltage on the device label.
- Check the frequency rating and, if needed, the manufacturer’s approval.
- Check the device protection class and earth connection.
Guides
Understand power when travelling
Clear explanations of voltage, frequency, grounding and common travel devices.
Plug systems worldwide
Plug types A to O at a glance
The illustrations help you identify pin shapes. Always check the actual plug, earth connection, voltage and frequency as well.
Type A
Two flat pins
ungroundedTwo-pin plug with parallel flat contacts.
Common in: North and Central America, Japan
Type A details →Type B
Two flat pins + earth
groundedLike Type A, with an additional round earth pin.
Common in: United States, Canada, Mexico
Type B details →Type C
Europlug
ungroundedTwo-pin Europlug with two round contacts.
Common in: Much of Europe and many other countries
Type C details →Type D
Three round pins
groundedThree round contacts in a large triangular arrangement.
Common in: India, Nepal, Sri Lanka
Type D details →Type E
French system
groundedTwo round contacts with an earth pin in the socket.
Common in: France, Belgium, Poland, Czechia
Type E details →Type F
Schuko
groundedTwo round contacts with side earth clips.
Common in: Germany and many European countries
Type F details →Type G
British system
groundedThree rectangular pins; plugs normally include a fuse.
Common in: United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, Hong Kong
Type G details →Type H
Israeli system
groundedThree round contacts in a Y-shaped arrangement.
Common in: Israel and the Palestinian territories
Type H details →