Portugal uses Type C and F sockets at 230V. Here's which adapter to pack for the Algarve, Lisbon and Porto.
You need a European adapter with two round pins (Type C or F). Portugal uses 230V, the same as the UK, so you won't need a voltage converter.
Type C and Type F
230V, 50Hz
Portugal uses Type C and Type F sockets, the standard European two-round-pin design. A standard European travel adapter will fit, whether you're in the Algarve, Lisbon or Porto.
No. Portugal runs on 230V at 50Hz, the same as the UK, so UK devices work with just a plug adapter.
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Yes. Both use Type C and F sockets, so the same adapter works in both countries.
Yes, with a plug adapter. The voltage is the same as the UK.
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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