UK → Italy
What plug do I need for Italy from the UK?
United Kingdom → Italy
Yes — you need a UK-to-Italy travel adapter.
Italy uses Type C, Type F and Type L sockets. Your UK Type G plug will not fit them directly.
Plug fit
Adapter required
UK Type G plugs do not fit the standard Type C, F or L sockets directly.
Voltage
Normally compatible
Italy and the UK both use 230V. A voltage converter is not normally needed for UK appliances, but you should still check the voltage on the appliance label.
UK plug → Italy sockets
- Sockets
- Type C / Type F / Type L
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
Will my UK devices work in Italy?
- Most UK devices designed for 230V should work on Italy's electricity supply. You will still need a plug adapter.
- Phone, tablet and laptop chargers marked 100–240V, 50/60Hz should normally work. Check the label on any single-voltage appliance before you use it.
Using UK plugs in Italy
A travel adapter is needed because the Italian socket types are different from the UK's Type G socket.
Italy uses the same 230V, 50Hz supply as the UK. A voltage converter is therefore not normally needed for UK appliances, but you should still check the appliance label.
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Italy from the UK?
Yes. Italy uses Type C, Type F and Type L sockets, so your UK Type G plug will not fit directly. Take a UK-to-Italy travel adapter.
Do I need a voltage converter in Italy?
Not normally. Italy and the UK both use 230V at 50Hz. Most UK appliances should work electrically, but you still need a plug adapter and should check the appliance label.
Can I charge my phone or laptop in Italy?
Usually, yes. If the charger is marked 100–240V, 50/60Hz, it should normally work in Italy with the correct plug adapter.
Can I use a UK hairdryer or straighteners in Italy?
Most UK appliances designed for 230V should work on Italy’s 230V supply. You will still need a plug adapter. Check the voltage on the appliance label before use.