Type C Plug 2 pins
CEE 7/16 Europlug
The Type C plug is the CEE 7/16 Europlug with two round pins and a slim, slightly tapered shape; it is unearthing (not earthed) and rated for about 220-240 V at 50 Hz. It is widely used across continental Europe and in many countries worldwide, often as the standard or a common secondary plug.
What Does a Type C Plug Look Like?
The Type C plug has two round pins, a compact, slim body and no earth pin so it is unearthing. The pins are parallel and typically 4 mm in diameter, spaced to fit continental round-pin sockets. You can recognise it by its small, flat, two-pin shape (often called the Europlug or CEE 7/16) used for low- to medium-current devices.
Where Is the Type C Plug Used?
Type C is common across continental Europe and in many other regions, including France, Spain, Italy, Thailand, Greece, Portugal, Germany, Indonesia, India, Morocco, Egypt, Vietnam, Switzerland, Austria, South Africa, Iceland and others. It is the main plug in around 132 countries and appears as a secondary option in places such as Peru, the Philippines, the Maldives, Bolivia and the Caribbean Netherlands.
Which Plugs Fit a Type C Socket?
Visitors with European-style plugs (C, E and F) can fit Type C sockets, and travellers from India using C or D may also fit. By contrast, plugs from the US and Canada (A/B), the UK and Ireland (G), Australia and New Zealand (I), and Japan (A/B) will not fit without an adapter. The Type C plug itself will fit into many socket types including E, F, H, J, K, L, N and O.
| Travelling from | Your plugs | Fits a Type C socket? |
|---|---|---|
| US & Canada | Type A/B | No, bring an adapter |
| UK & Ireland | Type G | No, bring an adapter |
| Europe | Type C/F/E | Yes, no adapter |
| Australia & NZ | Type I | No, bring an adapter |
| India | Type D/C | Yes, no adapter |
| Japan | Type A/B | No, bring an adapter |
Travel Adapters for Type C Sockets
If you travel from the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand or Japan you will need a plug adapter to use your device in a Type C socket; travellers from most of continental Europe and some parts of India usually do not. Choose a simple plug adapter that provides the two round-pin connection; remember an adapter changes only the plug shape, not voltage. Most phone and laptop chargers are dual-voltage and work on 220-240 V, but single-voltage appliances may need a voltage converter.