Italy uses Type C, F and L sockets at 230V. Here's why a slim two-pin European adapter is the safest choice.
A slim European adapter with two round pins (Type C) is the safest choice, as it fits Italy's Type F and most Type L sockets. Italy uses 230V, so no converter is needed.
Type C, Type F and Type L
230V, 50Hz
Italy uses Type C, Type F and Type L sockets. Type L is Italy's own design, with three round pins in a straight line. You'll find a mix, sometimes in the same room.
No. Italy runs on 230V at 50Hz, the same as the UK, so UK devices work with just a plug adapter.
A slim adapter with two thin round pins is the safest choice in Italy. It fits Type C and F sockets, and most Type L sockets accept it too. Bulkier European plugs don't always fit the smaller Italian sockets.
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A good all-round option with USB ports, so you can charge several devices from one socket.
Try the adapter in a few sockets. If one socket feels loose or tight, another in the room may be a different type.
Use USB ports where you can. Charging several devices through one adapter means fewer awkward sockets to deal with.
Keep a power bank for days out. City sightseeing with maps and photos drains a phone well before dinner.
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Usually, yes. A slim two-pin adapter is the most reliable, because it fits almost every Italian socket.
An Italian design with three round pins in a row. The middle pin is the earth.
Our adapter guide explains how to choose between a single-country adapter and a universal one, and what to look for in either.
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