UK → Spain
What plug do I need for Spain from the UK?
United Kingdom → Spain
Yes — you need a UK-to-Spain travel adapter.
Spain uses Type C and Type F sockets. Your UK Type G plug will not fit them directly.
Plug fit
Adapter required
UK Type G plugs do not fit Type C or Type F sockets directly.
Voltage
Normally compatible
Spain 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 → Spain sockets
- Sockets
- Type C / Type F
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
Will my UK devices work in Spain?
- Most UK devices designed for 230V should work on Spain'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 Spain
A UK plug will not fit a Spanish socket directly, so take a suitable travel adapter.
Spain uses the same 230V, 50Hz supply as the UK. For most UK appliances, the main issue is therefore the plug shape rather than the voltage.
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Spain from the UK?
Yes. Spain uses Type C and Type F sockets, so a UK Type G plug will not fit directly. Take a UK-to-Spain travel adapter.
Do I need a voltage converter in Spain?
Not normally. Spain and the UK both use 230V at 50Hz, so most UK appliances should work on the Spanish electricity supply. You still need a plug adapter and should check the appliance label before use.
Can I charge my phone or laptop in Spain?
Usually, yes. Chargers marked 100–240V, 50/60Hz should normally work in Spain. You will still need a plug adapter for the socket.
Can I use a UK hairdryer or straighteners in Spain?
Most UK appliances designed for 230V should work electrically in Spain because the voltage is the same. You will still need a plug adapter, and it is sensible to check the voltage on the appliance label first.