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Canary Islands: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type C
Type F
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz

Canary Islands uses Type C, Type F outlets at 230V, 50Hz.

Do travellers to Canary Islands need an adapter?

It depends where you're coming from. Here's what we'd pack from the most common origins. Click any row for the full per-pair breakdown.

From Plug adapter Voltage converter Full guide
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Germany → Canary Islands
France
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed France → Canary Islands
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Italy → Canary Islands
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Spain → Canary Islands
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Netherlands → Canary Islands
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Switzerland → Canary Islands
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Belgium → Canary Islands
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed United Kingdom → Canary Islands
Australia
Type I · 230V
 Needed Not needed Australia → Canary Islands
Ireland
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed Ireland → Canary Islands
United States
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices United States → Canary Islands
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices Canada → Canary Islands

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Canary Islands use?
Canary Islands uses Type C and Type F outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Canary Islands?
Canary Islands runs on 230V at 50Hz — that's the high-voltage standard. Dual-voltage devices (most phones, laptops, modern chargers labelled "100-240V") work as-is. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles do not without a converter.
Do I need a travel adapter for Canary Islands?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type C/F will need an adapter. Use the table above or the calculator to check your specific pair.

Check a specific pair

Not coming from one of the origins above? Drop your actual starting country in and we'll compute the verdict for you.