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Iceland: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

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

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

Do travellers to Iceland 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 → Iceland
France
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed France → Iceland
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Italy → Iceland
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Spain → Iceland
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Netherlands → Iceland
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Switzerland → Iceland
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Belgium → Iceland
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed United Kingdom → Iceland
Australia
Type I · 230V
 Needed Not needed Australia → Iceland
Ireland
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed Ireland → Iceland
United States
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices United States → Iceland
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices Canada → Iceland

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Iceland use?
Iceland uses Type C and Type F outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Iceland?
Iceland 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 Iceland?
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.

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