Type F Plug 2 pins
CEE 7/4 "Schuko"
The Type F plug is the CEE 7/4 "Schuko" connector with two round pins and earth clips on the sides. It is an earthed plug rated for 220-240V at 50 Hz and is widely used across continental Europe, especially in countries such as Germany, Spain and Italy.
What Does a Type F Plug Look Like?
Two round pins sit in a mostly circular, unpolarised body, with metal earth clips on the left and right sides. The earth is made via those side clips rather than a central pin, so the plug is earthed and suitable for grounded appliances. You can recognise it by its recessed circular face, side earthing strips and the common name Schuko, often marked CEE 7/4.
Where Is the Type F Plug Used?
Type F is dominant in Germany and most of continental Europe and appears in about 70 countries. Well known users include Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Germany, Indonesia, Egypt, Austria, Iceland, Sweden, Norway and others on the provided list. It is used as a secondary socket in a few places such as Togo, São Tomé and Príncipe, Chad, Wallis and Futuna and the Caribbean Netherlands.
Which Plugs Fit a Type F Socket?
A Type F socket accepts Type C plugs and is compatible with many European plug styles. The CEE 7/7 hybrid plug is designed to work in both Type E and Type F sockets, so Type E can be used via that hybrid. According to the visitor compatibility table, travellers from Europe and India will generally find their plugs fit, while plugs from the US, UK, Australia and Japan will not fit without an adapter.
| Travelling from | Your plugs | Fits a Type F 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 F Sockets
Travellers from the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Japan will need a plug adapter to use Type F sockets. Choose an adapter that provides an earth connection for devices that require grounding, or a universal adapter that accepts your native plug and plugs into a Type F outlet. Check your device voltage: dual-voltage chargers need only an adapter, while single-voltage appliances may require a voltage converter or transformer.