Plugs & voltage in the Netherlands
Types C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz
In Western Europe, only Austria, Germany and Luxembourg use the same Types C and F, at the same voltage and frequency too; the other 5 do not. Every country in Western Europe lists the same 230 V.
Do I need an adapter for the Netherlands?
Where are you travelling from?
Adapter, and mind the voltage.
230 V here, 120 V at home.
Bring an adapter to Types C or F.
Plug straight in.
Bring an adapter to Types C or F.
Bring an adapter to Types C or F.
Bring an adapter to Types C or F.
Type C plugs fit; Types D and M plugs need an adapter to Types C or F.
Adapter, and mind the voltage.
230 V here, 100 V at home.
From the Netherlands to anywhere · Any country to the Netherlands
The power supply
Crossing a border
2 neighbours: 1 with the same plugs and 1 sharing at least one type.
- BelgiumC/E · 230 VShares a type · same voltage
- GermanyC/F · 230 VSame plugs · same voltage
Same plugs as the Netherlands
39 other countries use exactly C/F: 27 in Europe, 10 in Asia and 2 in Africa. Next door: Germany.
The plug types used here
Guides: The 15 plug types explained
Source: Wikidata Q29999; regions: UN M49 (Western Europe). Sources & method