Travel adapter for Switzerland
Switzerland runs 230V at 50Hz and uses Type C and Type J sockets — often side by side in the same building. Whether you need an adapter depends on the plugs you already own, so pick your own country below for a plug-by-plug answer.
Sockets in Switzerland
Type C
European Europlug
Type J
Swiss three-pin
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
- Socket types
- C, J
Do you need an adapter for Switzerland?
Coming from United States · adapter needed · voltage differs (120V → 230V)
You need a plug adapter for Switzerland — sockets there take Type C or Type J, and none of them accept your Type A or Type B plugs. Switzerland runs 230V against 120V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Coming from United Kingdom · adapter needed
You need a plug adapter for Switzerland — sockets there take Type C or Type J, and none of them accept your Type G plugs. Voltage and frequency both match.
Coming from Canada · adapter needed · voltage differs (120V → 230V)
You need a plug adapter for Switzerland — sockets there take Type C or Type J, and none of them accept your Type A or Type B plugs. Switzerland runs 230V against 120V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Coming from Germany · adapter needed
Bring an adapter for your Type F plugs — your Type C plugs already fit Switzerland's sockets. Voltage and frequency both match.
Coming from India · adapter needed
Bring an adapter for your Type D and Type M plugs — your Type C plugs already fit Switzerland's sockets. Voltage and frequency both match.
Coming from Australia · adapter needed
You need a plug adapter for Switzerland — sockets there take Type C or Type J, and none of them accept your Type I plugs. Voltage and frequency both match.
Coming from United Arab Emirates · adapter needed
You need a plug adapter for Switzerland — sockets there take Type C or Type J, and none of them accept your Type G plugs. Voltage and frequency both match.
Coming from Japan · adapter needed · voltage differs (100V → 230V)
You need a plug adapter for Switzerland — sockets there take Type C or Type J, and none of them accept your Type A or Type B plugs. Switzerland runs 230V against 100V at home, so single-voltage appliances need a converter.
Not your country? The checker below covers all 198.
Check your own plugs for Switzerland
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