England
Are you planning to visit England? Check if you need a power plug adapter or voltage converter for the power sockets (outlets) used in England.
- You don't need a power plug adapter in England, when living in the United Kingdom.
Below you find pictures of the applied power sockets and corresponding plugs. And we provide more information about the voltage and frequency.
Electricity in England
In England the power plug sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz.
Power plug adapter needed in England?
In England the power plug sockets are of type G. Check out the following pictures. When living in the United Kingdom you don't need a power plug adapter in England. Your power plugs fit.
- Your appliances with plug G
fit.
Buy a power plug (travel) adapter
We don't sell power plug adapters. We refer you to Amazon, where you will find a great selection of travel adapters.
You can also check the map to see the use of different plugs and sockets in the world.
Voltage converter needed in England?
In England the standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. You can use your electric appliances in England, because the standard voltage (230 V) is the same as in the United Kingdom. So you don't need a voltage converter in England, when living in the United Kingdom.
To be sure, check the label on the appliance. Some appliances never need a converter. If the label states 'INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz' the appliance can be used in all countries in the world. This is common for chargers of tablets/laptops, photo cameras, cell phones, toothbrushes, etc.
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