Portugal Plug Type and Voltage

Bringing phones, cameras or hair straighteners to Portugal? Here’s what plug adapter you need, whether your devices will work on Portuguese voltage, and a few charging tips.

Quick answer: Portugal uses Type F (Schuko) and Type C plugs, two round pins, and 230V, 50Hz electricity. Visitors from the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada and Australia need a plug adapter. Most phone and laptop chargers are dual-voltage, but check older hair dryers and straighteners from North America.

Plugs

• Type F: two round pins with earthing clips on the sides. This is the standard socket.
• Type C: the slimmer two-pin Europlug, which fits Type F sockets.
• From the rest of continental Europe: your plugs will usually fit.
• From the UK and Ireland (Type G), the US and Canada (Type A/B) or Australia (Type I): you need an adapter.

Voltage

• 230V, 50Hz: the same as the rest of Europe, the UK and Ireland.
• Dual-voltage devices (marked 100-240V) work fine with just an adapter. Most phones, tablets and laptops are dual-voltage.
• 110-120V-only devices from North America need a voltage converter, or they may burn out.

Tips

• Bring a multi-port USB charger so one adapter charges everything.
• Power bank: useful for long days of navigating and photos.
• Hotels: many have USB sockets, and some lend adapters at reception.
• Buy locally: adapters are sold at airports, supermarkets and electronics shops.

More: the Portugal packing list, the best eSIM for Portugal and things to know before visiting Portugal.

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